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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,004 and 24,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,004 and 24,224 is: 36,665.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,004 : 24,224 = 24,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,004/24,224 = 24,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,004x = 24,224 × 24,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,004x = 586,802,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,802,176/16,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,665.97

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