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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,173 and 33,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,173 and 33,113 is: 72,264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173 : 33,113 = 33,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173/33,113 = 33,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173x = 33,113 × 33,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173x = 1,096,470,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,470,769/15,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,264.60

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