Finding the Third Proportional to 15,864 and 33,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,864 and 33,975 is: 72,762.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,864 : 33,975 = 33,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,864/33,975 = 33,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,864x = 33,975 × 33,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,864x = 1,154,300,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,154,300,625/15,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,762.27
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