Finding the Third Proportional to 15,332 and 32,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,332 and 32,068 is: 67,072.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,332 : 32,068 = 32,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,332/32,068 = 32,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,332x = 32,068 × 32,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,332x = 1,028,356,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,028,356,624/15,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,072.57
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