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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,632 and 24,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,632 and 24,208 is: 37,488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,632 : 24,208 = 24,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,632/24,208 = 24,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,632x = 24,208 × 24,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,632x = 586,027,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,027,264/15,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,488.95

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