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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,122 and 32,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,122 and 32,430 is: 69,548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122 : 32,430 = 32,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122/32,430 = 32,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122x = 32,430 × 32,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122x = 1,051,704,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,704,900/15,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,548.00

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