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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,693 and 34,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,693 and 34,544 is: 76,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,693 : 34,544 = 34,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,693/34,544 = 34,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,693x = 34,544 × 34,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,693x = 1,193,287,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,287,936/15,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,039.50

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