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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,544 and 33,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,544 and 33,571 is: 72,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544 : 33,571 = 33,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544/33,571 = 33,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544x = 33,571 × 33,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544x = 1,127,012,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,012,041/15,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,504.63

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