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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,465 and 33,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,465 and 33,669 is: 73,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,465 : 33,669 = 33,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,465/33,669 = 33,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,465x = 33,669 × 33,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,465x = 1,133,601,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,601,561/15,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,301.10

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