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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,868 and 33,500

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,868 and 33,500 is: 70,724.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868 : 33,500 = 33,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868/33,500 = 33,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868x = 33,500 × 33,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868x = 1,122,250,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,250,000/15,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,724.10

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