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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,273 and 50,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,273 and 50,235 is: 108,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,273 : 50,235 = 50,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,273/50,235 = 50,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,273x = 50,235 × 50,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,273x = 2,523,555,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,555,225/23,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,432.74

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