Finding the Third Proportional to 15,522 and 33,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,522 and 33,504 is: 72,317.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,522 : 33,504 = 33,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,522/33,504 = 33,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,522x = 33,504 × 33,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,522x = 1,122,518,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,518,016/15,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,317.87
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