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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,329 and 24,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,329 and 24,430 is: 36,550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329 : 24,430 = 24,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329/24,430 = 24,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329x = 24,430 × 24,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329x = 596,824,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,824,900/16,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,550.00

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