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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,787 and 24,510

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,787 and 24,510 is: 38,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,787 : 24,510 = 24,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,787/24,510 = 24,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,787x = 24,510 × 24,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,787x = 600,740,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,740,100/15,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,052.83

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