Finding the Third Proportional to 15,872 and 34,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,872 and 34,816 is: 76,370.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,872 : 34,816 = 34,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,872/34,816 = 34,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,872x = 34,816 × 34,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,872x = 1,212,153,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,212,153,856/15,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,370.58
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