Finding the Third Proportional to 15,758 and 32,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,758 and 32,328 is: 66,321.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,758 : 32,328 = 32,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,758/32,328 = 32,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,758x = 32,328 × 32,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,758x = 1,045,099,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,045,099,584/15,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,321.84
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