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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,396 and 35,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,396 and 35,033 is: 52,458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396 : 35,033 = 35,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396/35,033 = 35,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396x = 35,033 × 35,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396x = 1,227,311,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,311,089/23,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,458.16

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