Finding the Third Proportional to 15,528 and 33,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,528 and 33,528 is: 72,393.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,528 : 33,528 = 33,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,528/33,528 = 33,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,528x = 33,528 × 33,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,528x = 1,124,126,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,124,126,784/15,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,393.53
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