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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,820 and 35,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,820 and 35,712 is: 53,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,820 : 35,712 = 35,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,820/35,712 = 35,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,820x = 35,712 × 35,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,820x = 1,275,346,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,346,944/23,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,541.01

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