Finding the Third Proportional to 33,383 and 77,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,383 and 77,625 is: 180,500.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,383 : 77,625 = 77,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,383/77,625 = 77,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,383x = 77,625 × 77,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,383x = 6,025,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,025,640,625/33,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,500.27
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