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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,392.53 and 24,474.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,392.53 and 24,474.66 is: 38,915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.53 : 24,474.66 = 24,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.53/24,474.66 = 24,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.53x = 24,474.66 × 24,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.53x = 599,008,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,008,798.56/15,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,915.55

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