Finding the Third Proportional to 15,945 and 32,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 15,945 and 32,538 is: 66,398.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,945 : 32,538 = 32,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,945/32,538 = 32,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,945x = 32,538 × 32,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,945x = 1,058,721,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,058,721,444/15,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,398.33
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