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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,432 and 33,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,432 and 33,158 is: 71,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,432 : 33,158 = 33,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,432/33,158 = 33,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,432x = 33,158 × 33,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,432x = 1,099,452,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,452,964/15,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,245.01

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