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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,206 and 24,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,206 and 24,359 is: 36,613.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206 : 24,359 = 24,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206/24,359 = 24,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206x = 24,359 × 24,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206x = 593,360,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,360,881/16,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,613.65

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