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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,848 and 24,452

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,848 and 24,452 is: 37,727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848 : 24,452 = 24,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848/24,452 = 24,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848x = 24,452 × 24,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848x = 597,900,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,900,304/15,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,727.18

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