Finding the Third Proportional to 15,839 and 34,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,839 and 34,189 is: 73,798.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,839 : 34,189 = 34,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,839/34,189 = 34,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,839x = 34,189 × 34,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,839x = 1,168,887,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,887,721/15,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,798.08
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