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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,752 and 24,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,752 and 24,392 is: 37,771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,752 : 24,392 = 24,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,752/24,392 = 24,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,752x = 24,392 × 24,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,752x = 594,969,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,969,664/15,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,771.06

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