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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,544 and 24,966.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,544 and 24,966.50 is: 37,676.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544 : 24,966.50 = 24,966.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544/24,966.50 = 24,966.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544x = 24,966.50 × 24,966.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544x = 623,326,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,326,122.25/16,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,676.87

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