Finding the Third Proportional to 15,867 and 34,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,867 and 34,557 is: 75,262.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,867 : 34,557 = 34,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,867/34,557 = 34,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,867x = 34,557 × 34,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,867x = 1,194,186,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,194,186,249/15,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,262.26
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