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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,365 and 32,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,365 and 32,275 is: 67,795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365 : 32,275 = 32,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365/32,275 = 32,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365x = 32,275 × 32,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365x = 1,041,675,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,675,625/15,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,795.35

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