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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,682 and 33,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,682 and 33,551 is: 71,781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682 : 33,551 = 33,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682/33,551 = 33,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682x = 33,551 × 33,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682x = 1,125,669,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,669,601/15,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,781.00

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