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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,948 and 24,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,948 and 24,172 is: 36,636.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948 : 24,172 = 24,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948/24,172 = 24,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948x = 24,172 × 24,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948x = 584,285,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,285,584/15,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,636.92

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