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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,267 and 24,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,267 and 24,263 is: 36,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267 : 24,263 = 24,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267/24,263 = 24,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267x = 24,263 × 24,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267x = 588,693,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,693,169/16,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,189.41

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