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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,622 and 33,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,622 and 33,476 is: 71,734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,622 : 33,476 = 33,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,622/33,476 = 33,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,622x = 33,476 × 33,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,622x = 1,120,642,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,642,576/15,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,734.90

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