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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,024 and 18,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,024 and 18,240 is: 22,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024 : 18,240 = 18,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024/18,240 = 18,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024x = 18,240 × 18,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024x = 332,697,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,697,600/15,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,144.41

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