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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,726 and 33,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,726 and 33,730 is: 72,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726 : 33,730 = 33,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726/33,730 = 33,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726x = 33,730 × 33,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726x = 1,137,712,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,712,900/15,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,345.98

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