Finding the Third Proportional to 23,500 and 36,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,500 and 36,370 is: 56,288.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,500 : 36,370 = 36,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,500/36,370 = 36,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,500x = 36,370 × 36,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,500x = 1,322,776,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,322,776,900/23,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,288.38
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