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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,362 and 37,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,362 and 37,031 is: 89,265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,362 : 37,031 = 37,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,362/37,031 = 37,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,362x = 37,031 × 37,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,362x = 1,371,294,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,294,961/15,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,265.39

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