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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,534 and 35,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,534 and 35,298 is: 52,942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,534 : 35,298 = 35,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,534/35,298 = 35,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,534x = 35,298 × 35,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,534x = 1,245,948,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,948,804/23,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,942.50

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