Finding the Third Proportional to 15,642 and 32,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,642 and 32,902 is: 69,207.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,642 : 32,902 = 32,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,642/32,902 = 32,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,642x = 32,902 × 32,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,642x = 1,082,541,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,082,541,604/15,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,207.37
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