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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,873 and 24,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,873 and 24,237 is: 37,008.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873 : 24,237 = 24,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873/24,237 = 24,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873x = 24,237 × 24,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873x = 587,432,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,432,169/15,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,008.26

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