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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,248 and 36,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,248 and 36,524 is: 87,487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248 : 36,524 = 36,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248/36,524 = 36,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248x = 36,524 × 36,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248x = 1,334,002,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,002,576/15,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,487.05

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