Finding the Third Proportional to 15,676 and 34,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,676 and 34,114 is: 74,238.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,676 : 34,114 = 34,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,676/34,114 = 34,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,676x = 34,114 × 34,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,676x = 1,163,764,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,163,764,996/15,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,238.64
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