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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,558 and 24,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,558 and 24,552 is: 38,745.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558 : 24,552 = 24,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558/24,552 = 24,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558x = 24,552 × 24,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558x = 602,800,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,800,704/15,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,745.39

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