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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,912 and 36,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,912 and 36,945 is: 85,780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912 : 36,945 = 36,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912/36,945 = 36,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912x = 36,945 × 36,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912x = 1,364,933,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,933,025/15,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,780.10

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