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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,638.50 and 24,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,638.50 and 24,268 is: 37,659.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,638.50 : 24,268 = 24,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,638.50/24,268 = 24,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,638.50x = 24,268 × 24,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,638.50x = 588,935,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,935,824/15,638.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,659.36

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