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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,074 and 24,138

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,074 and 24,138 is: 36,247.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074 : 24,138 = 24,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074/24,138 = 24,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074x = 24,138 × 24,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074x = 582,643,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,643,044/16,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.55

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