Finding the Third Proportional to 15,601.50 and 33,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,601.50 and 33,795 is: 73,204.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,601.50 : 33,795 = 33,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,601.50/33,795 = 33,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,601.50x = 33,795 × 33,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,601.50x = 1,142,102,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,142,102,025/15,601.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,204.63
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