Finding the Third Proportional to 15,080 and 32,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,080 and 32,837 is: 71,503.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,080 : 32,837 = 32,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,080/32,837 = 32,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,080x = 32,837 × 32,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,080x = 1,078,268,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,078,268,569/15,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,503.22
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