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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,960 and 15,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,960 and 15,672 is: 35,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960 : 15,672 = 15,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960/15,672 = 15,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960x = 15,672 × 15,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960x = 245,611,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,611,584/6,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,289.02

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