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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,124 and 24,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,124 and 24,905 is: 38,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124 : 24,905 = 24,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124/24,905 = 24,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124x = 24,905 × 24,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124x = 620,259,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,259,025/16,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,468.06

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