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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,246 and 24,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,246 and 24,547 is: 37,089.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246 : 24,547 = 24,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246/24,547 = 24,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246x = 24,547 × 24,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246x = 602,555,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,555,209/16,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,089.45

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