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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,769 and 24,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,769 and 24,245 is: 37,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,769 : 24,245 = 24,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,769/24,245 = 24,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,769x = 24,245 × 24,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,769x = 587,820,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,820,025/15,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,276.94

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