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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,884 and 33,954

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,884 and 33,954 is: 72,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884 : 33,954 = 33,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884/33,954 = 33,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884x = 33,954 × 33,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884x = 1,152,874,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,874,116/15,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,580.84

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