Finding the Third Proportional to 15,716 and 34,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,716 and 34,160 is: 74,249.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,716 : 34,160 = 34,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,716/34,160 = 34,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,716x = 34,160 × 34,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,716x = 1,166,905,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,905,600/15,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,249.53
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