Finding the Third Proportional to 15,942 and 34,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,942 and 34,230 is: 73,497.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,942 : 34,230 = 34,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,942/34,230 = 34,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,942x = 34,230 × 34,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,942x = 1,171,692,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,171,692,900/15,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,497.23
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