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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,264 and 24,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,264 and 24,216 is: 38,418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264 : 24,216 = 24,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264/24,216 = 24,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264x = 24,216 × 24,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264x = 586,414,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,414,656/15,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,418.15

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