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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,484 and 24,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,484 and 24,868 is: 37,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484 : 24,868 = 24,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484/24,868 = 24,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484x = 24,868 × 24,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484x = 618,417,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,417,424/16,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,516.22

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