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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,297 and 33,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,297 and 33,042 is: 71,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297 : 33,042 = 33,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297/33,042 = 33,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297x = 33,042 × 33,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297x = 1,091,773,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,773,764/15,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,371.76

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