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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,894 and 34,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,894 and 34,610 is: 75,365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,894 : 34,610 = 34,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,894/34,610 = 34,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,894x = 34,610 × 34,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,894x = 1,197,852,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,852,100/15,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,365.05

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