Finding the Third Proportional to 15,006 and 32,235.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,006 and 32,235.75 is: 69,248.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,006 : 32,235.75 = 32,235.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,006/32,235.75 = 32,235.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,006x = 32,235.75 × 32,235.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,006x = 1,039,143,578.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,039,143,578.06/15,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,248.54
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