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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,248 and 24,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,248 and 24,572 is: 37,160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248 : 24,572 = 24,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248/24,572 = 24,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248x = 24,572 × 24,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248x = 603,783,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,783,184/16,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,160.46

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