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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,410 and 24,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,410 and 24,610 is: 36,907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,410 : 24,610 = 24,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,410/24,610 = 24,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,410x = 24,610 × 24,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,410x = 605,652,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,652,100/16,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,907.50

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