Finding the Third Proportional to 23,672 and 39,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,672 and 39,452 is: 65,751.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,672 : 39,452 = 39,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,672/39,452 = 39,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,672x = 39,452 × 39,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,672x = 1,556,460,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,556,460,304/23,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,751.11
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