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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,592 and 36,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,592 and 36,212 is: 55,582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592 : 36,212 = 36,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592/36,212 = 36,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592x = 36,212 × 36,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592x = 1,311,308,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,308,944/23,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,582.78

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