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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,470 and 24,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,470 and 24,840 is: 37,463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470 : 24,840 = 24,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470/24,840 = 24,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470x = 24,840 × 24,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470x = 617,025,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,025,600/16,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,463.61

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