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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,898 and 24,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,898 and 24,180 is: 36,776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898 : 24,180 = 24,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898/24,180 = 24,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898x = 24,180 × 24,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898x = 584,672,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,672,400/15,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,776.48

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