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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,848 and 33,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,848 and 33,812 is: 72,138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848 : 33,812 = 33,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848/33,812 = 33,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848x = 33,812 × 33,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848x = 1,143,251,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,251,344/15,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,138.52

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