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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,590 and 24,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,590 and 24,202 is: 37,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,590 : 24,202 = 24,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,590/24,202 = 24,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,590x = 24,202 × 24,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,590x = 585,736,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,736,804/15,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,571.32

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