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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,912 and 35,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,912 and 35,100 is: 51,522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912 : 35,100 = 35,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912/35,100 = 35,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912x = 35,100 × 35,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912x = 1,232,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,010,000/23,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,522.67

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