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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,505 and 24,393.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,505 and 24,393.50 is: 36,052.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,505 : 24,393.50 = 24,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,505/24,393.50 = 24,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,505x = 24,393.50 × 24,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,505x = 595,042,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,042,842.25/16,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,052.28

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