Finding the Third Proportional to 15,589 and 32,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,589 and 32,097 is: 66,086.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,589 : 32,097 = 32,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,589/32,097 = 32,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,589x = 32,097 × 32,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,589x = 1,030,217,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,217,409/15,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,086.18
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