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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,006 and 24,171.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,006 and 24,171.75 is: 38,935.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006 : 24,171.75 = 24,171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006/24,171.75 = 24,171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006x = 24,171.75 × 24,171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006x = 584,273,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,273,498.06/15,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,935.99

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