Finding the Third Proportional to 23,424 and 35,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,424 and 35,100 is: 52,596.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,424 : 35,100 = 35,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,424/35,100 = 35,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,424x = 35,100 × 35,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,424x = 1,232,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,010,000/23,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,596.06
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