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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,244 and 24,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,244 and 24,486 is: 36,909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244 : 24,486 = 24,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244/24,486 = 24,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244x = 24,486 × 24,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244x = 599,564,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,564,196/16,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,909.89

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