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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.47 and 36.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.47 and 36.14 is: 84.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.47 : 36.14 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.47/36.14 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.47x = 36.14 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.47x = 1,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306.14/15.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.44

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