Finding the Third Proportional to 23,796 and 56,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,796 and 56,268 is: 133,051.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,796 : 56,268 = 56,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,796/56,268 = 56,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,796x = 56,268 × 56,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,796x = 3,166,087,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,166,087,824/23,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,051.26
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