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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,866 and 32,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,866 and 32,430 is: 66,286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866 : 32,430 = 32,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866/32,430 = 32,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866x = 32,430 × 32,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866x = 1,051,704,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,704,900/15,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,286.71

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