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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,726 and 33,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,726 and 33,901 is: 73,081.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,726 : 33,901 = 33,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,726/33,901 = 33,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,726x = 33,901 × 33,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,726x = 1,149,277,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,277,801/15,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,081.38

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