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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,940 and 34,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,940 and 34,748 is: 75,748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940 : 34,748 = 34,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940/34,748 = 34,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940x = 34,748 × 34,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940x = 1,207,423,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,423,504/15,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,748.02

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