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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,786 and 34,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,786 and 34,035 is: 73,380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,786 : 34,035 = 34,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,786/34,035 = 34,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,786x = 34,035 × 34,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,786x = 1,158,381,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,381,225/15,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,380.29

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