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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,967 and 35,001

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,967 and 35,001 is: 76,725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967 : 35,001 = 35,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967/35,001 = 35,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967x = 35,001 × 35,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967x = 1,225,070,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,070,001/15,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,725.12

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