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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,708 and 24,514

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,708 and 24,514 is: 38,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,708 : 24,514 = 24,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,708/24,514 = 24,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,708x = 24,514 × 24,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,708x = 600,936,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,936,196/15,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,256.70

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