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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,108 and 35,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,108 and 35,547 is: 83,637.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108 : 35,547 = 35,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108/35,547 = 35,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108x = 35,547 × 35,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108x = 1,263,589,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,589,209/15,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,637.09

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