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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,860.81 and 24,489.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,860.81 and 24,489.84 is: 37,813.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.81 : 24,489.84 = 24,489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.81/24,489.84 = 24,489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.81x = 24,489.84 × 24,489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.81x = 599,752,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,752,446.90/15,860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,813.48

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