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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,488 and 24,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,488 and 24,012 is: 37,227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,488 : 24,012 = 24,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,488/24,012 = 24,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,488x = 24,012 × 24,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,488x = 576,576,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,576,144/15,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,227.28

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