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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,472 and 24,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,472 and 24,664 is: 36,930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472 : 24,664 = 24,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472/24,664 = 24,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472x = 24,664 × 24,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472x = 608,312,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,312,896/16,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,930.12

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