Finding the Third Proportional to 15,845 and 34,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,845 and 34,788 is: 76,377.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,845 : 34,788 = 34,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,845/34,788 = 34,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,845x = 34,788 × 34,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,845x = 1,210,204,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,204,944/15,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,377.72
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