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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,844 and 34,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,844 and 34,712 is: 76,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844 : 34,712 = 34,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844/34,712 = 34,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844x = 34,712 × 34,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844x = 1,204,922,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,922,944/15,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,049.16

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