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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,396 and 35,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,396 and 35,373 is: 53,481.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396 : 35,373 = 35,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396/35,373 = 35,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396x = 35,373 × 35,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396x = 1,251,249,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,249,129/23,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,481.33

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