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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,546 and 36,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,546 and 36,701 is: 86,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,546 : 36,701 = 36,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,546/36,701 = 36,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,546x = 36,701 × 36,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,546x = 1,346,963,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,963,401/15,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,643.73

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