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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,124 and 24,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,124 and 24,193 is: 36,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124 : 24,193 = 24,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124/24,193 = 24,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124x = 24,193 × 24,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124x = 585,301,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,301,249/16,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,300.00

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