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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,804 and 34,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,804 and 34,140 is: 73,749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804 : 34,140 = 34,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804/34,140 = 34,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804x = 34,140 × 34,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804x = 1,165,539,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,539,600/15,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,749.66

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