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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,973 and 33,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,973 and 33,995 is: 72,350.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973 : 33,995 = 33,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973/33,995 = 33,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973x = 33,995 × 33,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973x = 1,155,660,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,660,025/15,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,350.84

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