Finding the Third Proportional to 15,352 and 33,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,352 and 33,154 is: 71,598.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,352 : 33,154 = 33,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,352/33,154 = 33,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,352x = 33,154 × 33,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,352x = 1,099,187,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,099,187,716/15,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,598.99
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