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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,996 and 33,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,996 and 33,838 is: 71,581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996 : 33,838 = 33,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996/33,838 = 33,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996x = 33,838 × 33,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996x = 1,145,010,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,010,244/15,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,581.04

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