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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,058 and 35,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,058 and 35,775 is: 55,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,058 : 35,775 = 35,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,058/35,775 = 35,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,058x = 35,775 × 35,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,058x = 1,279,850,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,850,625/23,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,505.71

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