Finding the Third Proportional to 15,472 and 33,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,472 and 33,176 is: 71,137.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,472 : 33,176 = 33,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,472/33,176 = 33,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,472x = 33,176 × 33,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,472x = 1,100,646,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,100,646,976/15,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,137.99
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