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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,593 and 36,825

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,593 and 36,825 is: 57,478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,593 : 36,825 = 36,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,593/36,825 = 36,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,593x = 36,825 × 36,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,593x = 1,356,080,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,080,625/23,593
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,478.09

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