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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,281 and 24,125.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,281 and 24,125.34 is: 35,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281 : 24,125.34 = 24,125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281/24,125.34 = 24,125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281x = 24,125.34 × 24,125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281x = 582,032,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,032,211.06/16,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,749.17

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