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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,968 and 36,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,968 and 36,104 is: 81,631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968 : 36,104 = 36,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968/36,104 = 36,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968x = 36,104 × 36,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968x = 1,303,498,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,498,816/15,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,631.94

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