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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,860 and 36,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,860 and 36,724 is: 85,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860 : 36,724 = 36,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860/36,724 = 36,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860x = 36,724 × 36,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860x = 1,348,652,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,652,176/15,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,034.82

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