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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,254 and 35,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,254 and 35,579 is: 54,436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254 : 35,579 = 35,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254/35,579 = 35,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254x = 35,579 × 35,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254x = 1,265,865,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,865,241/23,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,436.45

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