Finding the Third Proportional to 23,594 and 35,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,594 and 35,693 is: 53,996.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,594 : 35,693 = 35,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,594/35,693 = 35,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,594x = 35,693 × 35,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,594x = 1,273,990,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,273,990,249/23,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,996.37
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