Finding the Third Proportional to 15,376 and 33,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,376 and 33,200 is: 71,685.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,376 : 33,200 = 33,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,376/33,200 = 33,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,376x = 33,200 × 33,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,376x = 1,102,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,240,000/15,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,685.74
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