Finding the Third Proportional to 23,708 and 35,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,708 and 35,625 is: 53,532.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,708 : 35,625 = 35,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,708/35,625 = 35,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,708x = 35,625 × 35,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,708x = 1,269,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,269,140,625/23,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,532.17
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