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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,659.26 and 33,741.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,659.26 and 33,741.88 is: 72,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,659.26 : 33,741.88 = 33,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,659.26/33,741.88 = 33,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,659.26x = 33,741.88 × 33,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,659.26x = 1,138,514,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,514,392.12/15,659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,705.50

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