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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,631 and 33,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,631 and 33,757 is: 72,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,631 : 33,757 = 33,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,631/33,757 = 33,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,631x = 33,757 × 33,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,631x = 1,139,535,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,535,049/15,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,902.25

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