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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,952 and 37,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,952 and 37,260 is: 87,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952 : 37,260 = 37,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952/37,260 = 37,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952x = 37,260 × 37,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952x = 1,388,307,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,307,600/15,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,030.32

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