Finding the Third Proportional to 15,500 and 34,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,500 and 34,444 is: 76,541.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,500 : 34,444 = 34,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,500/34,444 = 34,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,500x = 34,444 × 34,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,500x = 1,186,389,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,186,389,136/15,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,541.23
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