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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,235 and 24,654

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,235 and 24,654 is: 37,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235 : 24,654 = 24,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235/24,654 = 24,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235x = 24,654 × 24,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235x = 607,819,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,819,716/16,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,438.85

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