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Finding the Third Proportional to 23.81 and 36.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 23.81 and 36.94 is: 57.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.81 : 36.94 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.81/36.94 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.81x = 36.94 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.81x = 1,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.38/23.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.30

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