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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,868 and 24,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,868 and 24,652 is: 38,298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868 : 24,652 = 24,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868/24,652 = 24,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868x = 24,652 × 24,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868x = 607,721,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,721,104/15,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,298.53

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