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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,370 and 35,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,370 and 35,299 is: 53,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370 : 35,299 = 35,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370/35,299 = 35,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370x = 35,299 × 35,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370x = 1,246,019,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,019,401/23,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,317.05

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