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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,973 and 34,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,973 and 34,708 is: 75,417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973 : 34,708 = 34,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973/34,708 = 34,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973x = 34,708 × 34,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973x = 1,204,645,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,645,264/15,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,417.60

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