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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,226 and 24,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,226 and 24,179 is: 38,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226 : 24,179 = 24,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226/24,179 = 24,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226x = 24,179 × 24,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226x = 584,624,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,624,041/15,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,396.43

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