Finding the Third Proportional to 23,380 and 35,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,380 and 35,313 is: 53,336.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,380 : 35,313 = 35,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,380/35,313 = 35,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,380x = 35,313 × 35,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,380x = 1,247,007,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,007,969/23,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,336.53
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