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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,732 and 24,555

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,732 and 24,555 is: 38,326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732 : 24,555 = 24,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732/24,555 = 24,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732x = 24,555 × 24,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732x = 602,948,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,948,025/15,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,326.22

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