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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,190 and 24,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,190 and 24,335 is: 36,577.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,190 : 24,335 = 24,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,190/24,335 = 24,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,190x = 24,335 × 24,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,190x = 592,192,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,192,225/16,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,577.65

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