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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,588 and 18,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,588 and 18,036 is: 20,868.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588 : 18,036 = 18,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588/18,036 = 18,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588x = 18,036 × 18,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588x = 325,297,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,297,296/15,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.44

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