Finding the Third Proportional to 15,914 and 34,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,914 and 34,660 is: 75,487.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,914 : 34,660 = 34,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,914/34,660 = 34,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,914x = 34,660 × 34,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,914x = 1,201,315,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,201,315,600/15,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,487.97
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