Finding the Third Proportional to 15,724 and 34,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,724 and 34,176 is: 74,281.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,724 : 34,176 = 34,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,724/34,176 = 34,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,724x = 34,176 × 34,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,724x = 1,167,998,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,998,976/15,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,281.29
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