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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,404 and 36,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,404 and 36,338 is: 85,721.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404 : 36,338 = 36,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404/36,338 = 36,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404x = 36,338 × 36,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404x = 1,320,450,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,450,244/15,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,721.26

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