Finding the Third Proportional to 15,890 and 34,547
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,890 and 34,547 is: 75,109.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,890 : 34,547 = 34,547 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,890/34,547 = 34,547/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,890x = 34,547 × 34,547 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,890x = 1,193,495,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,193,495,209/15,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,109.83
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