Finding the Third Proportional to 15,338 and 32,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,338 and 32,862 is: 70,407.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,338 : 32,862 = 32,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,338/32,862 = 32,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,338x = 32,862 × 32,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,338x = 1,079,911,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,079,911,044/15,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,407.55
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