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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,465 and 35,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,465 and 35,080 is: 52,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465 : 35,080 = 35,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465/35,080 = 35,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465x = 35,080 × 35,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465x = 1,230,606,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,606,400/23,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,444.34

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