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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,234.50 and 24,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,234.50 and 24,351 is: 36,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.50 : 24,351 = 24,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.50/24,351 = 24,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.50x = 24,351 × 24,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.50x = 592,971,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,971,201/16,234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,525.38

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