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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,860 and 34,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,860 and 34,176 is: 73,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860 : 34,176 = 34,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860/34,176 = 34,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860x = 34,176 × 34,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860x = 1,167,998,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,998,976/15,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,644.32

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