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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,381 and 24,543.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,381 and 24,543.50 is: 36,773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,381 : 24,543.50 = 24,543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,381/24,543.50 = 24,543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,381x = 24,543.50 × 24,543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,381x = 602,383,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,383,392.25/16,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,773.30

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