Finding the Third Proportional to 15,574 and 34,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,574 and 34,362 is: 75,815.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,574 : 34,362 = 34,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,574/34,362 = 34,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,574x = 34,362 × 34,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,574x = 1,180,747,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,180,747,044/15,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,815.27
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