Finding the Third Proportional to 15,408 and 33,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,408 and 33,390 is: 72,358.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,408 : 33,390 = 33,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,408/33,390 = 33,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,408x = 33,390 × 33,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,408x = 1,114,892,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,114,892,100/15,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,358.00
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