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Finding the Third Proportional to 16.73 and 24.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 16.73 and 24.56 is: 36.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.73 : 24.56 = 24.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.73/24.56 = 24.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.73x = 24.56 × 24.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.73x = 603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.24/16.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.06

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