Finding the Third Proportional to 23,966 and 36,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,966 and 36,785 is: 56,460.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,966 : 36,785 = 36,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,966/36,785 = 36,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,966x = 36,785 × 36,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,966x = 1,353,136,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,136,225/23,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,460.66
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