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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,359 and 32,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,359 and 32,357 is: 68,166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359 : 32,357 = 32,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359/32,357 = 32,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359x = 32,357 × 32,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359x = 1,046,975,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,975,449/15,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,166.90

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