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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,544 and 24,967

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,544 and 24,967 is: 37,678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544 : 24,967 = 24,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544/24,967 = 24,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544x = 24,967 × 24,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544x = 623,351,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,351,089/16,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,678.38

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