Finding the Third Proportional to 15,336 and 32,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,336 and 32,859 is: 70,403.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,336 : 32,859 = 32,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,336/32,859 = 32,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,336x = 32,859 × 32,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,336x = 1,079,713,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,079,713,881/15,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,403.88
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