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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,394 and 16,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,394 and 16,834 is: 18,408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,394 : 16,834 = 16,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,394/16,834 = 16,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,394x = 16,834 × 16,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,394x = 283,383,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,383,556/15,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.70

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