Finding the Third Proportional to 15,904 and 34,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,904 and 34,542 is: 75,021.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,904 : 34,542 = 34,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,904/34,542 = 34,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,904x = 34,542 × 34,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,904x = 1,193,149,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,193,149,764/15,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,021.99
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