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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,390 and 35,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,390 and 35,304 is: 80,985.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390 : 35,304 = 35,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390/35,304 = 35,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390x = 35,304 × 35,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390x = 1,246,372,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,372,416/15,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,985.86

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