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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,402 and 24,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,402 and 24,623 is: 36,964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,402 : 24,623 = 24,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,402/24,623 = 24,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,402x = 24,623 × 24,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,402x = 606,292,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,292,129/16,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,964.52

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