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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,414 and 33,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,414 and 33,201 is: 71,513.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,414 : 33,201 = 33,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,414/33,201 = 33,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,414x = 33,201 × 33,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,414x = 1,102,306,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,306,401/15,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,513.33

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