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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,008 and 24,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,008 and 24,175 is: 38,941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008 : 24,175 = 24,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008/24,175 = 24,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008x = 24,175 × 24,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008x = 584,430,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,430,625/15,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,941.27

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