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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,621 and 34,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,621 and 34,158 is: 74,692.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,621 : 34,158 = 34,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,621/34,158 = 34,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,621x = 34,158 × 34,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,621x = 1,166,768,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,768,964/15,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,692.33

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