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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,168 and 24,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,168 and 24,396 is: 36,811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168 : 24,396 = 24,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168/24,396 = 24,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168x = 24,396 × 24,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168x = 595,164,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,164,816/16,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,811.28

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