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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,872 and 33,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,872 and 33,592 is: 71,095.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872 : 33,592 = 33,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872/33,592 = 33,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872x = 33,592 × 33,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872x = 1,128,422,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,422,464/15,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,095.17

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