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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,568 and 24,764

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,568 and 24,764 is: 39,392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,568 : 24,764 = 24,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,568/24,764 = 24,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,568x = 24,764 × 24,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,568x = 613,255,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,255,696/15,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,392.07

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