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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,430 and 35,108

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,430 and 35,108 is: 52,606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430 : 35,108 = 35,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430/35,108 = 35,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430x = 35,108 × 35,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430x = 1,232,571,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,571,664/23,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,606.56

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