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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,666 and 35,295

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,666 and 35,295 is: 52,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666 : 35,295 = 35,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666/35,295 = 35,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666x = 35,295 × 35,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666x = 1,245,737,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,737,025/23,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,638.26

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