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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,706 and 33,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,706 and 33,884 is: 73,101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,706 : 33,884 = 33,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,706/33,884 = 33,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,706x = 33,884 × 33,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,706x = 1,148,125,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,125,456/15,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,101.07

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