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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,522 and 33,745

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,522 and 33,745 is: 73,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522 : 33,745 = 33,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522/33,745 = 33,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522x = 33,745 × 33,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522x = 1,138,725,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,725,025/15,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,362.00

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