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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,533 and 24,803

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,533 and 24,803 is: 37,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533 : 24,803 = 24,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533/24,803 = 24,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533x = 24,803 × 24,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533x = 615,188,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,188,809/16,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,209.75

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