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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,069 and 34,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,069 and 34,483 is: 51,544.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,069 : 34,483 = 34,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,069/34,483 = 34,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,069x = 34,483 × 34,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,069x = 1,189,077,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,077,289/23,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,544.38

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