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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,495 and 33,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,495 and 33,542 is: 72,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495 : 33,542 = 33,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495/33,542 = 33,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495x = 33,542 × 33,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495x = 1,125,065,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,065,764/15,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,608.31

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