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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,274.83 and 24,305.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,274.83 and 24,305.70 is: 38,675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.83 : 24,305.70 = 24,305.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.83/24,305.70 = 24,305.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.83x = 24,305.70 × 24,305.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.83x = 590,766,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,766,824.62/15,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,675.84

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