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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,411 and 35,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,411 and 35,117 is: 52,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411 : 35,117 = 35,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411/35,117 = 35,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411x = 35,117 × 35,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411x = 1,233,203,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,203,689/23,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,676.25

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