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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,981 and 24,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,981 and 24,813 is: 38,526.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,981 : 24,813 = 24,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,981/24,813 = 24,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,981x = 24,813 × 24,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,981x = 615,684,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,684,969/15,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,526.06

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