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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,121.69 and 33,265.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,121.69 and 33,265.69 is: 73,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.69 : 33,265.69 = 33,265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.69/33,265.69 = 33,265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.69x = 33,265.69 × 33,265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.69x = 1,106,605,964.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,605,964.85/15,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,180.06

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