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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,572 and 24,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,572 and 24,933 is: 37,512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,572 : 24,933 = 24,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,572/24,933 = 24,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,572x = 24,933 × 24,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,572x = 621,654,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,654,489/16,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,512.34

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