Finding the Third Proportional to 23,212 and 35,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,212 and 35,362 is: 53,871.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,212 : 35,362 = 35,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,212/35,362 = 35,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,212x = 35,362 × 35,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,212x = 1,250,471,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,471,044/23,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,871.75
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