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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,048 and 24,028

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,048 and 24,028 is: 35,976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048 : 24,028 = 24,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048/24,028 = 24,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048x = 24,028 × 24,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048x = 577,344,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,344,784/16,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,976.12

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