Finding the Third Proportional to 15,744 and 33,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,744 and 33,882 is: 72,916.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,744 : 33,882 = 33,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,744/33,882 = 33,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,744x = 33,882 × 33,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,744x = 1,147,989,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,147,989,924/15,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,916.03
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