Finding the Third Proportional to 23,215 and 35,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,215 and 35,367 is: 53,880.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,215 : 35,367 = 35,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,215/35,367 = 35,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,215x = 35,367 × 35,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,215x = 1,250,824,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,824,689/23,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,880.02
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