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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,258 and 32,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,258 and 32,157 is: 67,772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258 : 32,157 = 32,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258/32,157 = 32,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258x = 32,157 × 32,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258x = 1,034,072,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,072,649/15,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,772.49

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