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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,344 and 24,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,344 and 24,250 is: 38,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344 : 24,250 = 24,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344/24,250 = 24,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344x = 24,250 × 24,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344x = 588,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,062,500/15,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,325.24

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