Finding the Third Proportional to 15,383 and 33,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,383 and 33,106 is: 71,247.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,383 : 33,106 = 33,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,383/33,106 = 33,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,383x = 33,106 × 33,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,383x = 1,096,007,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,096,007,236/15,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,247.95
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