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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,064 and 34,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,064 and 34,770 is: 52,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,064 : 34,770 = 34,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,064/34,770 = 34,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,064x = 34,770 × 34,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,064x = 1,208,952,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,952,900/23,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,417.31

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