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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,904 and 34,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,904 and 34,240 is: 73,715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904 : 34,240 = 34,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904/34,240 = 34,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904x = 34,240 × 34,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904x = 1,172,377,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,377,600/15,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,715.90

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