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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,049 and 34,413.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,049 and 34,413.75 is: 51,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,049 : 34,413.75 = 34,413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,049/34,413.75 = 34,413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,049x = 34,413.75 × 34,413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,049x = 1,184,306,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,306,189.06/23,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,382.11

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