Finding the Third Proportional to 15,996 and 34,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,996 and 34,545 is: 74,603.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,996 : 34,545 = 34,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,996/34,545 = 34,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,996x = 34,545 × 34,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,996x = 1,193,357,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,193,357,025/15,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,603.46
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