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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,893 and 34,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,893 and 34,553 is: 75,121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893 : 34,553 = 34,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893/34,553 = 34,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893x = 34,553 × 34,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893x = 1,193,909,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,909,809/15,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,121.74

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