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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,926 and 24,582

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,926 and 24,582 is: 37,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926 : 24,582 = 24,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926/24,582 = 24,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926x = 24,582 × 24,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926x = 604,274,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,274,724/15,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,942.66

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