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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,544 and 24,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,544 and 24,236 is: 37,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,544 : 24,236 = 24,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,544/24,236 = 24,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,544x = 24,236 × 24,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,544x = 587,383,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,383,696/15,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,788.45

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