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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,858 and 36,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,858 and 36,430 is: 55,626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858 : 36,430 = 36,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858/36,430 = 36,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858x = 36,430 × 36,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858x = 1,327,144,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,144,900/23,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,626.83

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