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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,884 and 24,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,884 and 24,254 is: 37,034.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884 : 24,254 = 24,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884/24,254 = 24,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884x = 24,254 × 24,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884x = 588,256,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,256,516/15,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,034.53

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