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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,585 and 24,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,585 and 24,255 is: 37,748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,585 : 24,255 = 24,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,585/24,255 = 24,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,585x = 24,255 × 24,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,585x = 588,305,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,305,025/15,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,748.16

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