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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,354 and 24,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,354 and 24,480 is: 39,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,354 : 24,480 = 24,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,354/24,480 = 24,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,354x = 24,480 × 24,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,354x = 599,270,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,270,400/15,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,030.25

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