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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,560 and 24,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,560 and 24,636 is: 39,005.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560 : 24,636 = 24,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560/24,636 = 24,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560x = 24,636 × 24,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560x = 606,932,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,932,496/15,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,005.94

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