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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,524 and 24,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,524 and 24,786 is: 37,179

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524 : 24,786 = 24,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524/24,786 = 24,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524x = 24,786 × 24,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524x = 614,345,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,345,796/16,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,179

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