Finding the Third Proportional to 15,925 and 34,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,925 and 34,725 is: 75,719.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,925 : 34,725 = 34,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,925/34,725 = 34,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,925x = 34,725 × 34,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,925x = 1,205,825,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,205,825,625/15,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,719.03
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