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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,761 and 24,437.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,761 and 24,437.50 is: 37,890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,761 : 24,437.50 = 24,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,761/24,437.50 = 24,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,761x = 24,437.50 × 24,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,761x = 597,191,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,191,406.25/15,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,890.45

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