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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,908 and 34,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,908 and 34,259 is: 73,779.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908 : 34,259 = 34,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908/34,259 = 34,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908x = 34,259 × 34,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908x = 1,173,679,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,679,081/15,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,779.17

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