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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,588 and 27,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,588 and 27,044 is: 31,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,588 : 27,044 = 27,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,588/27,044 = 27,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,588x = 27,044 × 27,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,588x = 731,377,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,377,936/23,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,006.36

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