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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,560 and 24,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,560 and 24,615 is: 36,588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,560 : 24,615 = 24,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,560/24,615 = 24,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,560x = 24,615 × 24,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,560x = 605,898,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,898,225/16,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,588.06

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