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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,270 and 33,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,270 and 33,132 is: 71,887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270 : 33,132 = 33,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270/33,132 = 33,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270x = 33,132 × 33,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270x = 1,097,729,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,729,424/15,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,887.98

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