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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,198.50 and 24,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,198.50 and 24,312 is: 36,489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.50 : 24,312 = 24,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.50/24,312 = 24,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.50x = 24,312 × 24,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.50x = 591,073,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,073,344/16,198.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,489.39

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