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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,601 and 36,829

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,601 and 36,829 is: 86,941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601 : 36,829 = 36,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601/36,829 = 36,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601x = 36,829 × 36,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601x = 1,356,375,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,375,241/15,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,941.56

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