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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,220 and 33,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,220 and 33,209 is: 72,459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220 : 33,209 = 33,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220/33,209 = 33,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220x = 33,209 × 33,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220x = 1,102,837,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,837,681/15,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,459.77

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