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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,202 and 24,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,202 and 24,520 is: 37,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202 : 24,520 = 24,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202/24,520 = 24,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202x = 24,520 × 24,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202x = 601,230,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,230,400/16,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,108.41

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