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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,874 and 34,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,874 and 34,482 is: 74,902.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874 : 34,482 = 34,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874/34,482 = 34,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874x = 34,482 × 34,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874x = 1,189,008,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,008,324/15,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,902.88

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