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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,603.50 and 24,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,603.50 and 24,669 is: 36,652.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,603.50 : 24,669 = 24,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,603.50/24,669 = 24,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,603.50x = 24,669 × 24,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,603.50x = 608,559,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,559,561/16,603.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,652.49

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