Finding the Third Proportional to 15,153 and 32,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,153 and 32,412 is: 69,328.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,153 : 32,412 = 32,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,153/32,412 = 32,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,153x = 32,412 × 32,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,153x = 1,050,537,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,050,537,744/15,153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,328.70
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