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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,253 and 24,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,253 and 24,273 is: 36,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253 : 24,273 = 24,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253/24,273 = 24,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253x = 24,273 × 24,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253x = 589,178,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,178,529/16,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,250.45

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