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Finding the Third Proportional to 22,973 and 36,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 22,973 and 36,859 is: 59,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973 : 36,859 = 36,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973/36,859 = 36,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973x = 36,859 × 36,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973x = 1,358,585,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,585,881/22,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,138.37

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