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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,392 and 24,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,392 and 24,512 is: 39,035.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392 : 24,512 = 24,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392/24,512 = 24,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392x = 24,512 × 24,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392x = 600,838,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,838,144/15,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,035.74

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