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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,254 and 24,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,254 and 24,373 is: 36,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254 : 24,373 = 24,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254/24,373 = 24,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254x = 24,373 × 24,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254x = 594,043,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,043,129/16,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,547.50

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