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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,341 and 24,465

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,341 and 24,465 is: 36,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341 : 24,465 = 24,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341/24,465 = 24,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341x = 24,465 × 24,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341x = 598,536,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,536,225/16,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,627.88

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