Finding the Third Proportional to 15,692 and 34,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,692 and 34,408 is: 75,446.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,692 : 34,408 = 34,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,692/34,408 = 34,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,692x = 34,408 × 34,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,692x = 1,183,910,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,183,910,464/15,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,446.75
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