Finding the Third Proportional to 15,581 and 33,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,581 and 33,658 is: 72,707.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,581 : 33,658 = 33,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,581/33,658 = 33,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,581x = 33,658 × 33,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,581x = 1,132,860,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,132,860,964/15,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,707.85
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