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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,893 and 34,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,893 and 34,401 is: 74,462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893 : 34,401 = 34,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893/34,401 = 34,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893x = 34,401 × 34,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893x = 1,183,428,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,428,801/15,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,462.27

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