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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,960.38 and 24,162.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,960.38 and 24,162.75 is: 36,580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.38 : 24,162.75 = 24,162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.38/24,162.75 = 24,162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.38x = 24,162.75 × 24,162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.38x = 583,838,487.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,838,487.56/15,960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,580.50

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