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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,778 and 35,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,778 and 35,325 is: 52,479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,778 : 35,325 = 35,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,778/35,325 = 35,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,778x = 35,325 × 35,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,778x = 1,247,855,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,855,625/23,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,479.42

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