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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,482 and 24,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,482 and 24,719 is: 37,072.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,482 : 24,719 = 24,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,482/24,719 = 24,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,482x = 24,719 × 24,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,482x = 611,028,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,028,961/16,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,072.50

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