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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,167 and 24,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,167 and 24,272 is: 36,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167 : 24,272 = 24,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167/24,272 = 24,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167x = 24,272 × 24,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167x = 589,129,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,129,984/16,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,440.28

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