Finding the Third Proportional to 23,856 and 36,087.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,856 and 36,087.75 is: 54,591.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,856 : 36,087.75 = 36,087.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,856/36,087.75 = 36,087.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,856x = 36,087.75 × 36,087.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,856x = 1,302,325,700.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,302,325,700.06/23,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,591.12
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