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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,369.75 and 24,003.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,369.75 and 24,003.84 is: 37,488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.75 : 24,003.84 = 24,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.75/24,003.84 = 24,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.75x = 24,003.84 × 24,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.75x = 576,184,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,184,514.77/15,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,488.22

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