Finding the Third Proportional to 33,317 and 71,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,317 and 71,574 is: 153,760.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,317 : 71,574 = 71,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,317/71,574 = 71,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,317x = 71,574 × 71,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,317x = 5,122,837,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,122,837,476/33,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 153,760.47
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