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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,833 and 35,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,833 and 35,343 is: 52,411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,833 : 35,343 = 35,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,833/35,343 = 35,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,833x = 35,343 × 35,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,833x = 1,249,127,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,127,649/23,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,411.68

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