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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,514 and 36,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,514 and 36,705 is: 57,295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514 : 36,705 = 36,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514/36,705 = 36,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514x = 36,705 × 36,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514x = 1,347,257,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,257,025/23,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,295.95

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