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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,252 and 32,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,252 and 32,556 is: 69,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252 : 32,556 = 32,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252/32,556 = 32,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252x = 32,556 × 32,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252x = 1,059,893,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,893,136/15,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,492.08

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