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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,508 and 35,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,508 and 35,265 is: 52,902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508 : 35,265 = 35,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508/35,265 = 35,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508x = 35,265 × 35,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508x = 1,243,620,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,620,225/23,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,902.00

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