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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,664 and 35,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,664 and 35,292 is: 52,633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664 : 35,292 = 35,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664/35,292 = 35,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664x = 35,292 × 35,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664x = 1,245,525,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,525,264/23,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,633.76

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