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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,426 and 24,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,426 and 24,822 is: 39,941.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,426 : 24,822 = 24,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,426/24,822 = 24,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,426x = 24,822 × 24,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,426x = 616,131,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,131,684/15,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,941.12

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