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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,030 and 34,641

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,030 and 34,641 is: 79,840.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030 : 34,641 = 34,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030/34,641 = 34,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030x = 34,641 × 34,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030x = 1,199,998,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,998,881/15,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,840.24

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