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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,502 and 24,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,502 and 24,833 is: 37,369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502 : 24,833 = 24,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502/24,833 = 24,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502x = 24,833 × 24,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502x = 616,677,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,677,889/16,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,369.89

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