Finding the Third Proportional to 15,193 and 33,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,193 and 33,155 is: 72,352.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,193 : 33,155 = 33,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,193/33,155 = 33,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,193x = 33,155 × 33,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,193x = 1,099,254,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,099,254,025/15,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,352.66
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