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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,602.50 and 24,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,602.50 and 24,668 is: 36,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.50 : 24,668 = 24,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.50/24,668 = 24,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.50x = 24,668 × 24,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.50x = 608,510,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,510,224/16,602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,651.72

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