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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,674 and 35,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,674 and 35,348 is: 52,778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674 : 35,348 = 35,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674/35,348 = 35,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674x = 35,348 × 35,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674x = 1,249,481,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,481,104/23,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,778.62

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