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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,862 and 34,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,862 and 34,378 is: 74,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862 : 34,378 = 34,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862/34,378 = 34,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862x = 34,378 × 34,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862x = 1,181,846,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,846,884/15,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,508.06

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