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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,264 and 24,328

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,264 and 24,328 is: 36,390.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264 : 24,328 = 24,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264/24,328 = 24,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264x = 24,328 × 24,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264x = 591,851,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,851,584/16,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,390.28

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