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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,592 and 35,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,592 and 35,276 is: 52,746.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592 : 35,276 = 35,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592/35,276 = 35,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592x = 35,276 × 35,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592x = 1,244,396,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,396,176/23,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,746.53

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