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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,904 and 35,866

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,904 and 35,866 is: 80,883.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904 : 35,866 = 35,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904/35,866 = 35,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904x = 35,866 × 35,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904x = 1,286,369,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,369,956/15,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,883.42

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