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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,323 and 24,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,323 and 24,615 is: 37,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323 : 24,615 = 24,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323/24,615 = 24,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323x = 24,615 × 24,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323x = 605,898,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,898,225/16,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,119.29

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