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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,292 and 34,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,292 and 34,954 is: 52,455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292 : 34,954 = 34,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292/34,954 = 34,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292x = 34,954 × 34,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292x = 1,221,782,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,782,116/23,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,455.01

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