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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,960 and 24,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,960 and 24,163 is: 36,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960 : 24,163 = 24,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960/24,163 = 24,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960x = 24,163 × 24,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960x = 583,850,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,850,569/15,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,582.12

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