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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,841 and 35,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,841 and 35,757 is: 53,628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,841 : 35,757 = 35,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,841/35,757 = 35,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,841x = 35,757 × 35,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,841x = 1,278,563,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,563,049/23,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,628.75

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