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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,060 and 33,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,060 and 33,825 is: 49,615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,060 : 33,825 = 33,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,060/33,825 = 33,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,060x = 33,825 × 33,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,060x = 1,144,130,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,130,625/23,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,615.38

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