Finding the Third Proportional to 15,700 and 34,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,700 and 34,100 is: 74,064.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,700 : 34,100 = 34,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,700/34,100 = 34,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,700x = 34,100 × 34,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,700x = 1,162,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,162,810,000/15,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,064.33
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