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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,988 and 34,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,988 and 34,890 is: 76,139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988 : 34,890 = 34,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988/34,890 = 34,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988x = 34,890 × 34,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988x = 1,217,312,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,312,100/15,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,139.11

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