Finding the Third Proportional to 15,564 and 34,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,564 and 34,152 is: 74,939.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,564 : 34,152 = 34,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,564/34,152 = 34,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,564x = 34,152 × 34,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,564x = 1,166,359,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,359,104/15,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,939.55
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