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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,810 and 35,433

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,810 and 35,433 is: 52,729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,810 : 35,433 = 35,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,810/35,433 = 35,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,810x = 35,433 × 35,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,810x = 1,255,497,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,497,489/23,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,729.84

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