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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,666 and 24,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,666 and 24,266 is: 37,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,666 : 24,266 = 24,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,666/24,266 = 24,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,666x = 24,266 × 24,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,666x = 588,838,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,838,756/15,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,587.05

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