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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,490 and 24,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,490 and 24,735 is: 37,102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,490 : 24,735 = 24,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,490/24,735 = 24,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,490x = 24,735 × 24,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,490x = 611,820,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,820,225/16,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,102.50

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