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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,108 and 33,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,108 and 33,348 is: 73,609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108 : 33,348 = 33,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108/33,348 = 33,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108x = 33,348 × 33,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108x = 1,112,089,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,089,104/15,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,609.29

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