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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,161 and 36,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,161 and 36,883 is: 58,734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161 : 36,883 = 36,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161/36,883 = 36,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161x = 36,883 × 36,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161x = 1,360,355,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,355,689/23,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,734.76

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