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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,232.63 and 24,348.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,232.63 and 24,348.94 is: 36,523.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,232.63 : 24,348.94 = 24,348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,232.63/24,348.94 = 24,348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,232.63x = 24,348.94 × 24,348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,232.63x = 592,870,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,870,757.38/16,232.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,523.41

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