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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,173 and 24,489

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,173 and 24,489 is: 37,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173 : 24,489 = 24,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173/24,489 = 24,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173x = 24,489 × 24,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173x = 599,711,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,711,121/16,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,081.01

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