Finding the Third Proportional to 15,994 and 34,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,994 and 34,902 is: 76,162.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,994 : 34,902 = 34,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,994/34,902 = 34,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,994x = 34,902 × 34,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,994x = 1,218,149,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,149,604/15,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,162.91
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