Finding the Third Proportional to 15,740 and 32,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,740 and 32,764 is: 68,200.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,740 : 32,764 = 32,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,740/32,764 = 32,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,740x = 32,764 × 32,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,740x = 1,073,479,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,479,696/15,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,200.74
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