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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,136 and 24,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,136 and 24,042 is: 38,188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136 : 24,042 = 24,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136/24,042 = 24,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136x = 24,042 × 24,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136x = 578,017,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,017,764/15,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,188.28

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