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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,984 and 24,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,984 and 24,544 is: 37,688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,984 : 24,544 = 24,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,984/24,544 = 24,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,984x = 24,544 × 24,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,984x = 602,407,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,407,936/15,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,688.18

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