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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,591 and 33,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,591 and 33,396 is: 71,534.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,591 : 33,396 = 33,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,591/33,396 = 33,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,591x = 33,396 × 33,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,591x = 1,115,292,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,292,816/15,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,534.40

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