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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,220 and 24,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,220 and 24,380 is: 36,645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220 : 24,380 = 24,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220/24,380 = 24,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220x = 24,380 × 24,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220x = 594,384,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,384,400/16,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,645.15

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