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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,388 and 33,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,388 and 33,640 is: 73,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388 : 33,640 = 33,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388/33,640 = 33,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388x = 33,640 × 33,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388x = 1,131,649,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,649,600/15,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,541.04

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