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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,372 and 32,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,372 and 32,472 is: 68,594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372 : 32,472 = 32,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372/32,472 = 32,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372x = 32,472 × 32,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372x = 1,054,430,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,430,784/15,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,594.25

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