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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,530 and 35,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,530 and 35,289 is: 52,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,530 : 35,289 = 35,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,530/35,289 = 35,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,530x = 35,289 × 35,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,530x = 1,245,313,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,313,521/23,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,924.50

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