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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,744 and 24,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,744 and 24,700 is: 38,750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,744 : 24,700 = 24,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,744/24,700 = 24,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,744x = 24,700 × 24,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,744x = 610,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,090,000/15,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,750.64

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