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Finding the Third Proportional to 15.56 and 36.07

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Solution

The third proportional to 15.56 and 36.07 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.56 : 36.07 = 36.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.56/36.07 = 36.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.56x = 36.07 × 36.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.56x = 1,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301.07/15.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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