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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,915 and 35,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,915 and 35,103 is: 51,525.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,915 : 35,103 = 35,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,915/35,103 = 35,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,915x = 35,103 × 35,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,915x = 1,232,220,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,220,609/23,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,525.01

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