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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,801 and 34,571

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,801 and 34,571 is: 75,637.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801 : 34,571 = 34,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801/34,571 = 34,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801x = 34,571 × 34,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801x = 1,195,154,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,154,041/15,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,637.87

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