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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,506 and 32,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,506 and 32,324 is: 67,383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,506 : 32,324 = 32,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,506/32,324 = 32,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,506x = 32,324 × 32,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,506x = 1,044,840,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,840,976/15,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,383.01

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