Finding the Third Proportional to 15,658 and 32,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,658 and 32,035 is: 65,541.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,658 : 32,035 = 32,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,658/32,035 = 32,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,658x = 32,035 × 32,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,658x = 1,026,241,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,026,241,225/15,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,541.02
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