Finding the Third Proportional to 15,578 and 33,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,578 and 33,460 is: 71,868.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,578 : 33,460 = 33,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,578/33,460 = 33,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,578x = 33,460 × 33,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,578x = 1,119,571,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,119,571,600/15,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,868.76
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