Finding the Third Proportional to 15,854 and 34,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,854 and 34,696 is: 75,931.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,854 : 34,696 = 34,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,854/34,696 = 34,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,854x = 34,696 × 34,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,854x = 1,203,812,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,203,812,416/15,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,931.15
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