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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,245 and 24,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,245 and 24,301 is: 36,352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,245 : 24,301 = 24,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,245/24,301 = 24,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,245x = 24,301 × 24,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,245x = 590,538,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,538,601/16,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,352.02

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