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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,522 and 24,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,522 and 24,785 is: 37,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,522 : 24,785 = 24,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,522/24,785 = 24,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,522x = 24,785 × 24,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,522x = 614,296,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,296,225/16,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,180.50

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