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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,162 and 24,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,162 and 24,135 is: 36,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162 : 24,135 = 24,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162/24,135 = 24,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162x = 24,135 × 24,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162x = 582,498,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,498,225/16,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,041.22

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