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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,718 and 24,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,718 and 24,307 is: 37,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,718 : 24,307 = 24,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,718/24,307 = 24,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,718x = 24,307 × 24,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,718x = 590,830,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,830,249/15,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,589.40

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