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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,326.09 and 24,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,326.09 and 24,057 is: 37,761.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.09 : 24,057 = 24,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.09/24,057 = 24,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.09x = 24,057 × 24,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.09x = 578,739,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,739,249/15,326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,761.71

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