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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,640 and 24,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,640 and 24,573 is: 38,608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,640 : 24,573 = 24,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,640/24,573 = 24,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,640x = 24,573 × 24,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,640x = 603,832,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,832,329/15,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,608.21

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