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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,858.50 and 24,695.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,858.50 and 24,695.50 is: 38,456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.50 : 24,695.50 = 24,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.50/24,695.50 = 24,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.50x = 24,695.50 × 24,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.50x = 609,867,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,867,720.25/15,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,456.84

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