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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,596 and 33,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,596 and 33,140 is: 70,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,596 : 33,140 = 33,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,596/33,140 = 33,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,596x = 33,140 × 33,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,596x = 1,098,259,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,259,600/15,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,419.31

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