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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,956 and 36,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,956 and 36,771 is: 56,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,956 : 36,771 = 36,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,956/36,771 = 36,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,956x = 36,771 × 36,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,956x = 1,352,106,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,106,441/23,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,441.24

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