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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,861 and 34,454.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,861 and 34,454.25 is: 74,843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861 : 34,454.25 = 34,454.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861/34,454.25 = 34,454.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861x = 34,454.25 × 34,454.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861x = 1,187,095,343.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,095,343.06/15,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,843.66

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