Finding the Third Proportional to 33,571 and 73,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 33,571 and 73,135 is: 159,325.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,571 : 73,135 = 73,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,571/73,135 = 73,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,571x = 73,135 × 73,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,571x = 5,348,728,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,348,728,225/33,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,325.85
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