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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,216 and 24,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,216 and 24,144 is: 38,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216 : 24,144 = 24,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216/24,144 = 24,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216x = 24,144 × 24,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216x = 582,932,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,932,736/15,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,310.51

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