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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,011 and 34,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,011 and 34,751 is: 80,449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011 : 34,751 = 34,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011/34,751 = 34,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011x = 34,751 × 34,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011x = 1,207,632,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,632,001/15,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,449.80

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