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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,896 and 34,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,896 and 34,275 is: 73,903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,896 : 34,275 = 34,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,896/34,275 = 34,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,896x = 34,275 × 34,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,896x = 1,174,775,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,775,625/15,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,903.85

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