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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,152 and 35,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,152 and 35,213 is: 81,834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152 : 35,213 = 35,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152/35,213 = 35,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152x = 35,213 × 35,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152x = 1,239,955,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,955,369/15,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,834.44

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