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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,390 and 32,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,390 and 32,828 is: 70,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390 : 32,828 = 32,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390/32,828 = 32,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390x = 32,828 × 32,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390x = 1,077,677,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,677,584/15,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,024.53

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