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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,660.38 and 24,238.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,660.38 and 24,238.13 is: 37,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.38 : 24,238.13 = 24,238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.38/24,238.13 = 24,238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.38x = 24,238.13 × 24,238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.38x = 587,486,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,486,703.52/15,660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,514.22

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