Finding the Third Proportional to 15,702 and 34,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,702 and 34,503 is: 75,815.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,702 : 34,503 = 34,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,702/34,503 = 34,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,702x = 34,503 × 34,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,702x = 1,190,457,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,190,457,009/15,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,815.63
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