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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,257 and 24,377.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,257 and 24,377.50 is: 36,554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257 : 24,377.50 = 24,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257/24,377.50 = 24,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257x = 24,377.50 × 24,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257x = 594,262,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,262,506.25/16,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,554.25

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