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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,847 and 33,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,847 and 33,943 is: 72,703.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,847 : 33,943 = 33,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,847/33,943 = 33,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,847x = 33,943 × 33,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,847x = 1,152,127,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,127,249/15,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,703.18

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