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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,444 and 37,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,444 and 37,330 is: 90,231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,444 : 37,330 = 37,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,444/37,330 = 37,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,444x = 37,330 × 37,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,444x = 1,393,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,528,900/15,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,231.09

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