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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,957 and 24,359.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,957 and 24,359.50 is: 37,186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957 : 24,359.50 = 24,359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957/24,359.50 = 24,359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957x = 24,359.50 × 24,359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957x = 593,385,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,385,240.25/15,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,186.52

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