Finding the Third Proportional to 15,958 and 34,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,958 and 34,088 is: 72,815.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,958 : 34,088 = 34,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,958/34,088 = 34,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,958x = 34,088 × 34,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,958x = 1,161,991,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,161,991,744/15,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,815.63
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