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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,876 and 24,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,876 and 24,372 is: 37,414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,876 : 24,372 = 24,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,876/24,372 = 24,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,876x = 24,372 × 24,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,876x = 593,994,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,994,384/15,876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,414.61

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