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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,900.38 and 24,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,900.38 and 24,726 is: 38,450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.38 : 24,726 = 24,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.38/24,726 = 24,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.38x = 24,726 × 24,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.38x = 611,375,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,375,076/15,900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,450.36

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