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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,541 and 24,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,541 and 24,716 is: 39,307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541 : 24,716 = 24,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541/24,716 = 24,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541x = 24,716 × 24,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541x = 610,880,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,880,656/15,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,307.68

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