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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,358 and 24,471

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,358 and 24,471 is: 36,607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358 : 24,471 = 24,471 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358/24,471 = 24,471/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358x = 24,471 × 24,471
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358x = 598,829,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,829,841/16,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,607.77

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