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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,679 and 24,287.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,679 and 24,287.50 is: 37,622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,679 : 24,287.50 = 24,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,679/24,287.50 = 24,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,679x = 24,287.50 × 24,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,679x = 589,882,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,882,656.25/15,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,622.47

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