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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,904 and 35,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,904 and 35,088 is: 51,504.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904 : 35,088 = 35,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904/35,088 = 35,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904x = 35,088 × 35,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904x = 1,231,167,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,167,744/23,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,504.67

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