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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,660 and 35,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,660 and 35,328 is: 52,750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660 : 35,328 = 35,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660/35,328 = 35,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660x = 35,328 × 35,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660x = 1,248,067,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,067,584/23,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,750.11

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