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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,435 and 24,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,435 and 24,246 is: 38,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,435 : 24,246 = 24,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,435/24,246 = 24,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,435x = 24,246 × 24,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,435x = 587,868,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,868,516/15,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,086.72

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