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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,256 and 24,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,256 and 24,387 is: 36,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256 : 24,387 = 24,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256/24,387 = 24,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256x = 24,387 × 24,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256x = 594,725,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,725,769/16,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,585.00

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