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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,251.50 and 24,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,251.50 and 24,271 is: 36,247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.50 : 24,271 = 24,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.50/24,271 = 24,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.50x = 24,271 × 24,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.50x = 589,081,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,081,441/16,251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.82

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