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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,502.63 and 24,832.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,502.63 and 24,832.97 is: 37,368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,502.63 : 24,832.97 = 24,832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,502.63/24,832.97 = 24,832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,502.63x = 24,832.97 × 24,832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,502.63x = 616,676,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,676,336.94/16,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,368.38

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