Finding the Third Proportional to 15,422 and 33,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,422 and 33,184 is: 71,403.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,422 : 33,184 = 33,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,422/33,184 = 33,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,422x = 33,184 × 33,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,422x = 1,101,177,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,101,177,856/15,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,403.05
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