Finding the Third Proportional to 15,332 and 32,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,332 and 32,026 is: 66,896.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,332 : 32,026 = 32,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,332/32,026 = 32,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,332x = 32,026 × 32,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,332x = 1,025,664,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,025,664,676/15,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,896.99
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