Finding the Third Proportional to 15,977 and 34,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,977 and 34,267 is: 73,494.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,977 : 34,267 = 34,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,977/34,267 = 34,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,977x = 34,267 × 34,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,977x = 1,174,227,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,227,289/15,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 73,494.85
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