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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,738 and 36,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,738 and 36,902 is: 57,366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,738 : 36,902 = 36,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,738/36,902 = 36,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,738x = 36,902 × 36,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,738x = 1,361,757,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,757,604/23,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,366.15

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