Finding the Third Proportional to 15,017 and 32,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,017 and 32,217 is: 69,117.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,017 : 32,217 = 32,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,017/32,217 = 32,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,017x = 32,217 × 32,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,017x = 1,037,935,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,037,935,089/15,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,117.34
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