Finding the Third Proportional to 15,808 and 32,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,808 and 32,336 is: 66,144.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,808 : 32,336 = 32,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,808/32,336 = 32,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,808x = 32,336 × 32,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,808x = 1,045,616,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,045,616,896/15,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,144.79
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