Finding the Third Proportional to 15,186 and 33,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,186 and 33,297 is: 73,007.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,186 : 33,297 = 33,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,186/33,297 = 33,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,186x = 33,297 × 33,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,186x = 1,108,690,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,108,690,209/15,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,007.39
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