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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,267.50 and 24,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,267.50 and 24,264 is: 36,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.50 : 24,264 = 24,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.50/24,264 = 24,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.50x = 24,264 × 24,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.50x = 588,741,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,741,696/16,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,191.28

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