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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,872 and 37,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,872 and 37,606 is: 89,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872 : 37,606 = 37,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872/37,606 = 37,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872x = 37,606 × 37,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872x = 1,414,211,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,211,236/15,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,101.01

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