Finding the Third Proportional to 15,081 and 34,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,081 and 34,941 is: 80,954.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,081 : 34,941 = 34,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,081/34,941 = 34,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,081x = 34,941 × 34,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,081x = 1,220,873,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,873,481/15,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,954.41
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