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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,869 and 24,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,869 and 24,605 is: 38,150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869 : 24,605 = 24,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869/24,605 = 24,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869x = 24,605 × 24,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869x = 605,406,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,406,025/15,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,150.23

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