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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,278 and 33,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,278 and 33,130 is: 71,841.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278 : 33,130 = 33,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278/33,130 = 33,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278x = 33,130 × 33,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278x = 1,097,596,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,596,900/15,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,841.66

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