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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,971 and 34,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,971 and 34,702 is: 75,400.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971 : 34,702 = 34,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971/34,702 = 34,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971x = 34,702 × 34,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971x = 1,204,228,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,228,804/15,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,400.96

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