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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,711 and 34,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,711 and 34,200 is: 74,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711 : 34,200 = 34,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711/34,200 = 34,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711x = 34,200 × 34,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711x = 1,169,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,640,000/15,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,447.20

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