Finding the Third Proportional to 15,534 and 33,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,534 and 33,265 is: 71,234.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,534 : 33,265 = 33,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,534/33,265 = 33,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,534x = 33,265 × 33,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,534x = 1,106,560,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,106,560,225/15,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,234.73
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