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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,542 and 24,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,542 and 24,233 is: 37,783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,542 : 24,233 = 24,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,542/24,233 = 24,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,542x = 24,233 × 24,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,542x = 587,238,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,238,289/15,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,783.96

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