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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,033 and 34,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,033 and 34,551 is: 51,828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033 : 34,551 = 34,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033/34,551 = 34,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033x = 34,551 × 34,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033x = 1,193,771,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,771,601/23,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,828.75

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