Finding the Third Proportional to 23,378 and 35,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,378 and 35,310 is: 53,332.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,378 : 35,310 = 35,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,378/35,310 = 35,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,378x = 35,310 × 35,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,378x = 1,246,796,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,246,796,100/23,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,332.03
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