Finding the Third Proportional to 23,670 and 35,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,670 and 35,565 is: 53,437.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,670 : 35,565 = 35,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,670/35,565 = 35,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,670x = 35,565 × 35,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,670x = 1,264,869,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,264,869,225/23,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,437.65
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