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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,712 and 24,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,712 and 24,392 is: 37,867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,712 : 24,392 = 24,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,712/24,392 = 24,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,712x = 24,392 × 24,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,712x = 594,969,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,969,664/15,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,867.21

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