Finding the Third Proportional to 23,820 and 37,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,820 and 37,752 is: 59,832.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,820 : 37,752 = 37,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,820/37,752 = 37,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,820x = 37,752 × 37,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,820x = 1,425,213,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,425,213,504/23,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,832.64
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