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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,590 and 24,885

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,590 and 24,885 is: 37,327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590 : 24,885 = 24,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590/24,885 = 24,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590x = 24,885 × 24,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590x = 619,263,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,263,225/16,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,327.50

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