Finding the Third Proportional to 15,878 and 34,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,878 and 34,780 is: 76,183.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,878 : 34,780 = 34,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,878/34,780 = 34,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,878x = 34,780 × 34,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,878x = 1,209,648,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,209,648,400/15,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,183.93
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