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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,976 and 35,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,976 and 35,880 is: 53,694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976 : 35,880 = 35,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976/35,880 = 35,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976x = 35,880 × 35,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976x = 1,287,374,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,374,400/23,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,694.29

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