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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,879 and 34,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,879 and 34,580 is: 75,305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879 : 34,580 = 34,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879/34,580 = 34,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879x = 34,580 × 34,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879x = 1,195,776,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,776,400/15,879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,305.52

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