Finding the Third Proportional to 15,922 and 34,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,922 and 34,609 is: 75,228.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,922 : 34,609 = 34,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,922/34,609 = 34,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,922x = 34,609 × 34,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,922x = 1,197,782,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,197,782,881/15,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,228.17
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