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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,925 and 34,725

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,925 and 34,725 is: 75,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925 : 34,725 = 34,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925/34,725 = 34,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925x = 34,725 × 34,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925x = 1,205,825,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,825,625/15,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,719.03

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