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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,836 and 24,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,836 and 24,519 is: 37,962.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836 : 24,519 = 24,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836/24,519 = 24,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836x = 24,519 × 24,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836x = 601,181,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,181,361/15,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,962.96

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