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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,412 and 24,635

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,412 and 24,635 is: 36,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412 : 24,635 = 24,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412/24,635 = 24,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412x = 24,635 × 24,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412x = 606,883,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,883,225/16,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,978.02

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