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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,596 and 24,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,596 and 24,214 is: 37,594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,596 : 24,214 = 24,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,596/24,214 = 24,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,596x = 24,214 × 24,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,596x = 586,317,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,317,796/15,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,594.11

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