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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,888 and 33,886

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,888 and 33,886 is: 72,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888 : 33,886 = 33,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888/33,886 = 33,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888x = 33,886 × 33,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888x = 1,148,260,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,260,996/15,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,272.22

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