Finding the Third Proportional to 15,821 and 33,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,821 and 33,687 is: 71,728.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,821 : 33,687 = 33,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,821/33,687 = 33,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,821x = 33,687 × 33,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,821x = 1,134,813,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,134,813,969/15,821 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,728.33
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