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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,396 and 35,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,396 and 35,344 is: 53,393.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396 : 35,344 = 35,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396/35,344 = 35,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396x = 35,344 × 35,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396x = 1,249,198,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,198,336/23,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,393.67

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