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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,676 and 24,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,676 and 24,288 is: 37,631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676 : 24,288 = 24,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676/24,288 = 24,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676x = 24,288 × 24,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676x = 589,906,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,906,944/15,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,631.22

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