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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,254 and 33,004

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,254 and 33,004 is: 71,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254 : 33,004 = 33,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254/33,004 = 33,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254x = 33,004 × 33,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254x = 1,089,264,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,264,016/15,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,408.42

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