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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,101 and 24,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,101 and 24,881 is: 38,448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,101 : 24,881 = 24,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,101/24,881 = 24,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,101x = 24,881 × 24,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,101x = 619,064,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,064,161/16,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,448.80

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