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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,392 and 30,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,392 and 30,350 is: 39,377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392 : 30,350 = 30,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392/30,350 = 30,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392x = 30,350 × 30,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392x = 921,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,122,500/23,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,377.67

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