Finding the Third Proportional to 15,998 and 34,907.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,998 and 34,907.50 is: 76,167.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,998 : 34,907.50 = 34,907.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,998/34,907.50 = 34,907.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,998x = 34,907.50 × 34,907.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,998x = 1,218,533,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,533,556.25/15,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,167.87
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