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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,684 and 24,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,684 and 24,642 is: 38,716.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,684 : 24,642 = 24,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,684/24,642 = 24,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,684x = 24,642 × 24,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,684x = 607,228,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,228,164/15,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,716.41

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