Finding the Third Proportional to 15,986 and 34,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,986 and 34,886 is: 76,131.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,986 : 34,886 = 34,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,986/34,886 = 34,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,986x = 34,886 × 34,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,986x = 1,217,032,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,217,032,996/15,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,131.18
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