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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,904 and 34,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,904 and 34,541 is: 75,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904 : 34,541 = 34,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904/34,541 = 34,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904x = 34,541 × 34,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904x = 1,193,080,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,080,681/15,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,017.65

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