Finding the Third Proportional to 15,525 and 33,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,525 and 33,642 is: 72,900.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,525 : 33,642 = 33,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,525/33,642 = 33,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,525x = 33,642 × 33,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,525x = 1,131,784,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,131,784,164/15,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,900.75
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