Finding the Third Proportional to 15,129 and 32,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,129 and 32,841 is: 71,289
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,129 : 32,841 = 32,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,129/32,841 = 32,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,129x = 32,841 × 32,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,129x = 1,078,531,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,078,531,281/15,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,289
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