Finding the Third Proportional to 15,383 and 32,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,383 and 32,386 is: 68,182.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,383 : 32,386 = 32,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,383/32,386 = 32,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,383x = 32,386 × 32,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,383x = 1,048,852,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,048,852,996/15,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,182.60
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