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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,634 and 35,451

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,634 and 35,451 is: 53,176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,634 : 35,451 = 35,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,634/35,451 = 35,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,634x = 35,451 × 35,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,634x = 1,256,773,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,773,401/23,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,176.50

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