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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,968 and 35,198

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,968 and 35,198 is: 77,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968 : 35,198 = 35,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968/35,198 = 35,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968x = 35,198 × 35,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968x = 1,238,899,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,899,204/15,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,586.37

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