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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,357 and 33,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,357 and 33,063 is: 71,183.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,357 : 33,063 = 33,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,357/33,063 = 33,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,357x = 33,063 × 33,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,357x = 1,093,161,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,161,969/15,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,183.30

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