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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,432 and 24,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,432 and 24,063 is: 35,237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,432 : 24,063 = 24,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,432/24,063 = 24,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,432x = 24,063 × 24,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,432x = 579,027,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,027,969/16,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,237.83

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