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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,592.63 and 24,890.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,592.63 and 24,890.63 is: 37,338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,592.63 : 24,890.63 = 24,890.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,592.63/24,890.63 = 24,890.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,592.63x = 24,890.63 × 24,890.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,592.63x = 619,543,212.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,543,212.89/16,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,338.47

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