Finding the Third Proportional to 15,108 and 33,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,108 and 33,135 is: 72,671.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,108 : 33,135 = 33,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,108/33,135 = 33,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,108x = 33,135 × 33,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,108x = 1,097,928,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,097,928,225/15,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,671.98
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