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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,864 and 33,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,864 and 33,974 is: 72,757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864 : 33,974 = 33,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864/33,974 = 33,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864x = 33,974 × 33,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864x = 1,154,232,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,232,676/15,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,757.99

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