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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,976 and 24,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,976 and 24,076 is: 36,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976 : 24,076 = 24,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976/24,076 = 24,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976x = 24,076 × 24,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976x = 579,653,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,653,776/15,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,282.79

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