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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,280 and 24,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,280 and 24,364 is: 36,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,280 : 24,364 = 24,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,280/24,364 = 24,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,280x = 24,364 × 24,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,280x = 593,604,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,604,496/16,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.19

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