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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,970 and 34,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,970 and 34,112 is: 72,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970 : 34,112 = 34,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970/34,112 = 34,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970x = 34,112 × 34,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970x = 1,163,628,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,628,544/15,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,863.40

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