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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,128 and 24,029

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,128 and 24,029 is: 38,167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128 : 24,029 = 24,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128/24,029 = 24,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128x = 24,029 × 24,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128x = 577,392,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,392,841/15,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,167.16

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