Finding the Third Proportional to 15,840 and 34,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,840 and 34,656 is: 75,823.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,840 : 34,656 = 34,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,840/34,656 = 34,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,840x = 34,656 × 34,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,840x = 1,201,038,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,201,038,336/15,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,823.13
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