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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,661 and 28,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,661 and 28,593 is: 34,553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661 : 28,593 = 28,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661/28,593 = 28,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661x = 28,593 × 28,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661x = 817,559,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,559,649/23,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,553.05

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