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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,656 and 24,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,656 and 24,285 is: 37,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,656 : 24,285 = 24,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,656/24,285 = 24,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,656x = 24,285 × 24,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,656x = 589,761,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,761,225/15,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,669.98

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