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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,844 and 24,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,844 and 24,628 is: 38,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844 : 24,628 = 24,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844/24,628 = 24,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844x = 24,628 × 24,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844x = 606,538,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,538,384/15,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,281.90

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