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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,119 and 24,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,119 and 24,186 is: 36,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,119 : 24,186 = 24,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,119/24,186 = 24,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,119x = 24,186 × 24,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,119x = 584,962,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,962,596/16,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,290.25

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