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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,579 and 24,003

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,579 and 24,003 is: 36,982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579 : 24,003 = 24,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579/24,003 = 24,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579x = 24,003 × 24,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579x = 576,144,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,144,009/15,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,982.09

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