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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,960 and 32,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,960 and 32,712 is: 67,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960 : 32,712 = 32,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960/32,712 = 32,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960x = 32,712 × 32,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960x = 1,070,074,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,074,944/15,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,047.30

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