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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,111 and 35,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,111 and 35,099 is: 53,305.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,111 : 35,099 = 35,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,111/35,099 = 35,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,111x = 35,099 × 35,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,111x = 1,231,939,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,939,801/23,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,305.34

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