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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,254 and 35,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,254 and 35,636 is: 83,251.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254 : 35,636 = 35,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254/35,636 = 35,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254x = 35,636 × 35,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254x = 1,269,924,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,924,496/15,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,251.90

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