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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,770 and 33,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,770 and 33,462 is: 71,002.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,770 : 33,462 = 33,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,770/33,462 = 33,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,770x = 33,462 × 33,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,770x = 1,119,705,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,705,444/15,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,002.25

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