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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,640 and 24,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,640 and 24,269 is: 37,658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640 : 24,269 = 24,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640/24,269 = 24,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640x = 24,269 × 24,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640x = 588,984,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,984,361/15,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,658.85

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