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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,406 and 24,490

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,406 and 24,490 is: 38,930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406 : 24,490 = 24,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406/24,490 = 24,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406x = 24,490 × 24,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406x = 599,760,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,760,100/15,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,930.29

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