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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,204.38 and 24,284.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,204.38 and 24,284.81 is: 38,788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.38 : 24,284.81 = 24,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.38/24,284.81 = 24,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.38x = 24,284.81 × 24,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.38x = 589,752,118.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,752,118.16/15,204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,788.32

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