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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,013 and 34,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,013 and 34,792 is: 80,629.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013 : 34,792 = 34,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013/34,792 = 34,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013x = 34,792 × 34,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013x = 1,210,483,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,483,264/15,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,629.01

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