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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,402 and 24,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,402 and 24,485 is: 38,924.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,402 : 24,485 = 24,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,402/24,485 = 24,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,402x = 24,485 × 24,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,402x = 599,515,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,515,225/15,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,924.50

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