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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,598 and 24,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,598 and 24,795 is: 39,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,598 : 24,795 = 24,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,598/24,795 = 24,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,598x = 24,795 × 24,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,598x = 614,792,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,792,025/15,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,414.80

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