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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,073 and 24,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,073 and 24,885 is: 38,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073 : 24,885 = 24,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073/24,885 = 24,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073x = 24,885 × 24,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073x = 619,263,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,263,225/16,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,528.17

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