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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,601 and 24,964.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,601 and 24,964.50 is: 37,541.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,601 : 24,964.50 = 24,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,601/24,964.50 = 24,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,601x = 24,964.50 × 24,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,601x = 623,226,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,226,260.25/16,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.49

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