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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,842 and 36,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,842 and 36,836 is: 85,651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,842 : 36,836 = 36,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,842/36,836 = 36,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,842x = 36,836 × 36,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,842x = 1,356,890,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,890,896/15,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,651.49

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