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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,932 and 34,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,932 and 34,033 is: 72,699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932 : 34,033 = 34,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932/34,033 = 34,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932x = 34,033 × 34,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932x = 1,158,245,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,245,089/15,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,699.29

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