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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,412 and 24,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,412 and 24,556 is: 36,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412 : 24,556 = 24,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412/24,556 = 24,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412x = 24,556 × 24,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412x = 602,997,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,997,136/16,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,741.23

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