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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,720 and 24,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,720 and 24,446 is: 38,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,720 : 24,446 = 24,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,720/24,446 = 24,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,720x = 24,446 × 24,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,720x = 597,606,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,606,916/15,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,015.71

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