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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,572 and 24,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,572 and 24,662 is: 39,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,572 : 24,662 = 24,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,572/24,662 = 24,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,572x = 24,662 × 24,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,572x = 608,214,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,214,244/15,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,058.20

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