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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,379 and 24,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,379 and 24,873 is: 37,771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379 : 24,873 = 24,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379/24,873 = 24,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379x = 24,873 × 24,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379x = 618,666,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,666,129/16,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,771.91

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