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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,236 and 35,339

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,236 and 35,339 is: 53,746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,236 : 35,339 = 35,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,236/35,339 = 35,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,236x = 35,339 × 35,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,236x = 1,248,844,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,844,921/23,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,746.12

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