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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,226 and 24,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,226 and 24,643 is: 37,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226 : 24,643 = 24,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226/24,643 = 24,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226x = 24,643 × 24,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226x = 607,277,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,277,449/16,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,426.20

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