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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,904 and 34,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,904 and 34,582 is: 75,195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904 : 34,582 = 34,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904/34,582 = 34,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904x = 34,582 × 34,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904x = 1,195,914,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,914,724/15,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,195.85

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