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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,812 and 33,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,812 and 33,571 is: 71,275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812 : 33,571 = 33,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812/33,571 = 33,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812x = 33,571 × 33,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812x = 1,127,012,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,012,041/15,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,275.74

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