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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,728 and 35,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,728 and 35,652 is: 53,568.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,728 : 35,652 = 35,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,728/35,652 = 35,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,728x = 35,652 × 35,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,728x = 1,271,065,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,065,104/23,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,568.15

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