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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,364 and 33,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,364 and 33,596 is: 73,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364 : 33,596 = 33,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364/33,596 = 33,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364x = 33,596 × 33,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364x = 1,128,691,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,691,216/15,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,463.37

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