Finding the Third Proportional to 23,326 and 36,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,326 and 36,910 is: 58,404.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,326 : 36,910 = 36,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,326/36,910 = 36,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,326x = 36,910 × 36,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,326x = 1,362,348,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,362,348,100/23,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,404.70
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