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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,984 and 34,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,984 and 34,281 is: 73,522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984 : 34,281 = 34,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984/34,281 = 34,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984x = 34,281 × 34,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984x = 1,175,186,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,186,961/15,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,522.71

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