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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,422 and 24,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,422 and 24,525 is: 36,626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,422 : 24,525 = 24,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,422/24,525 = 24,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,422x = 24,525 × 24,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,422x = 601,475,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,475,625/16,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,626.21

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