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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,902 and 34,689

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,902 and 34,689 is: 75,671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,902 : 34,689 = 34,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,902/34,689 = 34,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,902x = 34,689 × 34,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,902x = 1,203,326,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,326,721/15,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,671.41

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