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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,178 and 24,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,178 and 24,381 is: 36,743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178 : 24,381 = 24,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178/24,381 = 24,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178x = 24,381 × 24,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178x = 594,433,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,433,161/16,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,743.30

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