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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,850 and 24,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,850 and 24,750 is: 38,647.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850 : 24,750 = 24,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850/24,750 = 24,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850x = 24,750 × 24,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850x = 612,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,562,500/15,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,647.48

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