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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,682 and 32,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,682 and 32,660 is: 68,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,682 : 32,660 = 32,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,682/32,660 = 32,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,682x = 32,660 × 32,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,682x = 1,066,675,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,675,600/15,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,019.10

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