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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,424 and 24,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,424 and 24,204 is: 35,669.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,424 : 24,204 = 24,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,424/24,204 = 24,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,424x = 24,204 × 24,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,424x = 585,833,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,833,616/16,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,669.36

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