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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,358 and 32,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,358 and 32,263 is: 67,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358 : 32,263 = 32,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358/32,263 = 32,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358x = 32,263 × 32,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358x = 1,040,901,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,901,169/15,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,775.83

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