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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,322 and 24,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,322 and 24,523 is: 36,844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322 : 24,523 = 24,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322/24,523 = 24,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322x = 24,523 × 24,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322x = 601,377,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,377,529/16,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,844.60

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