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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,638 and 24,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,638 and 24,570 is: 38,603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638 : 24,570 = 24,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638/24,570 = 24,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638x = 24,570 × 24,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638x = 603,684,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,684,900/15,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,603.72

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