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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,347 and 25,909

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,347 and 25,909 is: 43,739.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347 : 25,909 = 25,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347/25,909 = 25,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347x = 25,909 × 25,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347x = 671,276,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,276,281/15,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,739.90

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