Finding the Third Proportional to 15,837 and 34,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,837 and 34,003 is: 73,006.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,837 : 34,003 = 34,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,837/34,003 = 34,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,837x = 34,003 × 34,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,837x = 1,156,204,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,156,204,009/15,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,006.50
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