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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,356 and 35,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,356 and 35,518 is: 54,013.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356 : 35,518 = 35,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356/35,518 = 35,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356x = 35,518 × 35,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356x = 1,261,528,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,528,324/23,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,013.03

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