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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,272 and 24,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,272 and 24,237 is: 36,100.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272 : 24,237 = 24,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272/24,237 = 24,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272x = 24,237 × 24,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272x = 587,432,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,432,169/16,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,100.80

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