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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,032 and 15,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,032 and 15,902 is: 31,483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032 : 15,902 = 15,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032/15,902 = 15,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032x = 15,902 × 15,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032x = 252,873,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,873,604/8,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,483.27

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