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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,284 and 29,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,284 and 29,171 is: 55,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284 : 29,171 = 29,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284/29,171 = 29,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284x = 29,171 × 29,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284x = 850,947,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,947,241/15,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,675.69

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