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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,535 and 24,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,535 and 24,952 is: 37,653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535 : 24,952 = 24,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535/24,952 = 24,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535x = 24,952 × 24,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535x = 622,602,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,602,304/16,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,653.60

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