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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,267 and 24,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,267 and 24,130 is: 38,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267 : 24,130 = 24,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267/24,130 = 24,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267x = 24,130 × 24,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267x = 582,256,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,256,900/15,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,138.27

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