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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,597.50 and 24,843

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,597.50 and 24,843 is: 37,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,597.50 : 24,843 = 24,843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,597.50/24,843 = 24,843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,597.50x = 24,843 × 24,843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,597.50x = 617,174,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,174,649/16,597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,184.80

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