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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,114 and 34,239

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,114 and 34,239 is: 50,718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114 : 34,239 = 34,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114/34,239 = 34,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114x = 34,239 × 34,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114x = 1,172,309,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,309,121/23,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,718.57

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