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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,588 and 24,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,588 and 24,176 is: 37,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,588 : 24,176 = 24,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,588/24,176 = 24,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,588x = 24,176 × 24,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,588x = 584,478,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,478,976/15,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,495.44

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