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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,159 and 24,844

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,159 and 24,844 is: 32,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159 : 24,844 = 24,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159/24,844 = 24,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159x = 24,844 × 24,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159x = 617,224,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,224,336/19,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,215.90

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