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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,920 and 34,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,920 and 34,608 is: 75,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920 : 34,608 = 34,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920/34,608 = 34,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920x = 34,608 × 34,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920x = 1,197,713,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,713,664/15,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,233.27

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