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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,925 and 34,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,925 and 34,619 is: 75,257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925 : 34,619 = 34,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925/34,619 = 34,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925x = 34,619 × 34,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925x = 1,198,475,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,475,161/15,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,257.47

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