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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,972 and 34,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,972 and 34,707 is: 75,417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972 : 34,707 = 34,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972/34,707 = 34,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972x = 34,707 × 34,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972x = 1,204,575,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,575,849/15,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,417.97

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