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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,665 and 24,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,665 and 24,283 is: 37,642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665 : 24,283 = 24,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665/24,283 = 24,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665x = 24,283 × 24,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665x = 589,664,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,664,089/15,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,642.14

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