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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,466 and 35,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,466 and 35,187 is: 52,762.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466 : 35,187 = 35,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466/35,187 = 35,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466x = 35,187 × 35,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466x = 1,238,124,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,124,969/23,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,762.51

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