Finding the Third Proportional to 15,856 and 34,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,856 and 34,432 is: 74,770.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,856 : 34,432 = 34,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,856/34,432 = 34,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,856x = 34,432 × 34,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,856x = 1,185,562,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,185,562,624/15,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,770.60
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