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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,666 and 36,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,666 and 36,897 is: 86,900.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666 : 36,897 = 36,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666/36,897 = 36,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666x = 36,897 × 36,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666x = 1,361,388,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,388,609/15,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,900.84

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