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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,398.88 and 35,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,398.88 and 35,397 is: 53,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.88 : 35,397 = 35,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.88/35,397 = 35,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.88x = 35,397 × 35,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.88x = 1,252,947,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,947,609/23,398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,547.34

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