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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,110 and 24,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,110 and 24,264 is: 36,545.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110 : 24,264 = 24,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110/24,264 = 24,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110x = 24,264 × 24,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110x = 588,741,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,741,696/16,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,545.11

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