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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,082 and 33,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,082 and 33,171 is: 72,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082 : 33,171 = 33,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082/33,171 = 33,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082x = 33,171 × 33,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082x = 1,100,315,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,315,241/15,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,955.53

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