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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,388 and 35,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,388 and 35,332 is: 53,375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,388 : 35,332 = 35,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,388/35,332 = 35,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,388x = 35,332 × 35,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,388x = 1,248,350,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,350,224/23,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,375.67

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