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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,906 and 24,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,906 and 24,282 is: 37,068.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906 : 24,282 = 24,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906/24,282 = 24,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906x = 24,282 × 24,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906x = 589,615,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,615,524/15,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,068.75

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