Finding the Third Proportional to 15,597 and 33,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,597 and 33,785 is: 73,182.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,597 : 33,785 = 33,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,597/33,785 = 33,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,597x = 33,785 × 33,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,597x = 1,141,426,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,141,426,225/15,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,182.42
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