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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,066 and 24,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,066 and 24,840 is: 40,954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066 : 24,840 = 24,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066/24,840 = 24,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066x = 24,840 × 24,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066x = 617,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,025,600/15,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,954.84

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