Finding the Third Proportional to 23,355 and 36,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,355 and 36,732 is: 57,770.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,355 : 36,732 = 36,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,355/36,732 = 36,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,355x = 36,732 × 36,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,355x = 1,349,239,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,349,239,824/23,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,770.92
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