Finding the Third Proportional to 15,076 and 32,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,076 and 32,092 is: 68,313.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,076 : 32,092 = 32,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,076/32,092 = 32,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,076x = 32,092 × 32,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,076x = 1,029,896,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,029,896,464/15,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,313.64
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