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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,330 and 24,517

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,330 and 24,517 is: 36,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330 : 24,517 = 24,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330/24,517 = 24,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330x = 24,517 × 24,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330x = 601,083,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,083,289/16,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,808.53

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