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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,582 and 24,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,582 and 24,191 is: 37,556.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,582 : 24,191 = 24,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,582/24,191 = 24,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,582x = 24,191 × 24,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,582x = 585,204,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,204,481/15,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,556.44

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