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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,670 and 36,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,670 and 36,803 is: 57,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670 : 36,803 = 36,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670/36,803 = 36,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670x = 36,803 × 36,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670x = 1,354,460,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,460,809/23,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,222.68

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