Finding the Third Proportional to 15,074 and 32,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,074 and 32,668 is: 70,797.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,074 : 32,668 = 32,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,074/32,668 = 32,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,074x = 32,668 × 32,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,074x = 1,067,198,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,067,198,224/15,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,797.28
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