Finding the Third Proportional to 15,942 and 34,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,942 and 34,800 is: 75,965.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,942 : 34,800 = 34,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,942/34,800 = 34,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,942x = 34,800 × 34,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,942x = 1,211,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,211,040,000/15,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,965.37
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