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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,973 and 35,207

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,973 and 35,207 is: 77,601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973 : 35,207 = 35,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973/35,207 = 35,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973x = 35,207 × 35,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973x = 1,239,532,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,532,849/15,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,601.76

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