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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,160 and 24,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,160 and 24,961 is: 38,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160 : 24,961 = 24,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160/24,961 = 24,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160x = 24,961 × 24,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160x = 623,051,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,051,521/16,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,555.17

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