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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,066 and 32,210

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,066 and 32,210 is: 68,862.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066 : 32,210 = 32,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066/32,210 = 32,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066x = 32,210 × 32,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066x = 1,037,484,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,484,100/15,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,862.61

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