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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,045 and 24,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,045 and 24,695 is: 38,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,045 : 24,695 = 24,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,045/24,695 = 24,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,045x = 24,695 × 24,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,045x = 609,843,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,843,025/16,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,008.29

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