Finding the Third Proportional to 15,835 and 34,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,835 and 34,181 is: 73,782.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,835 : 34,181 = 34,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,835/34,181 = 34,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,835x = 34,181 × 34,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,835x = 1,168,340,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,340,761/15,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,782.18
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