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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,962 and 34,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,962 and 34,276 is: 73,602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962 : 34,276 = 34,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962/34,276 = 34,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962x = 34,276 × 34,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962x = 1,174,844,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,844,176/15,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,602.57

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