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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,976 and 35,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,976 and 35,072 is: 76,993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976 : 35,072 = 35,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976/35,072 = 35,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976x = 35,072 × 35,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976x = 1,230,045,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,045,184/15,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,993.31

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