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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,734 and 24,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,734 and 24,151 is: 37,070.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,734 : 24,151 = 24,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,734/24,151 = 24,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,734x = 24,151 × 24,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,734x = 583,270,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,270,801/15,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,070.73

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