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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,641 and 24,261

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,641 and 24,261 is: 37,631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,641 : 24,261 = 24,261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,641/24,261 = 24,261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,641x = 24,261 × 24,261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,641x = 588,596,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,596,121/15,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,631.62

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