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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,804 and 33,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,804 and 33,768 is: 72,151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804 : 33,768 = 33,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804/33,768 = 33,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804x = 33,768 × 33,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804x = 1,140,277,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,277,824/15,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,151.22

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