Finding the Third Proportional to 15,104 and 33,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,104 and 33,127 is: 72,656.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,104 : 33,127 = 33,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,104/33,127 = 33,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,104x = 33,127 × 33,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,104x = 1,097,398,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,097,398,129/15,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,656.13
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