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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,966 and 33,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,966 and 33,952 is: 72,199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966 : 33,952 = 33,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966/33,952 = 33,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966x = 33,952 × 33,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966x = 1,152,738,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,738,304/15,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,199.57

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