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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,016 and 24,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,016 and 24,244 is: 36,699.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016 : 24,244 = 24,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016/24,244 = 24,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016x = 24,244 × 24,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016x = 587,771,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,771,536/16,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,699.02

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