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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,820 and 32,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,820 and 32,095 is: 65,113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,820 : 32,095 = 32,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,820/32,095 = 32,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,820x = 32,095 × 32,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,820x = 1,030,089,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,089,025/15,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,113.09

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