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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,362 and 35,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,362 and 35,286 is: 53,296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362 : 35,286 = 35,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362/35,286 = 35,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362x = 35,286 × 35,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362x = 1,245,101,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,101,796/23,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,296.03

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