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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,836 and 24,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,836 and 24,522 is: 37,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,836 : 24,522 = 24,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,836/24,522 = 24,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,836x = 24,522 × 24,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,836x = 601,328,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,328,484/15,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,972.25

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