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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,962 and 24,915

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,962 and 24,915 is: 38,889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962 : 24,915 = 24,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962/24,915 = 24,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962x = 24,915 × 24,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962x = 620,757,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,757,225/15,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,889.69

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