Finding the Third Proportional to 16,607.13 and 24,674.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,607.13 and 24,674.19 is: 36,659.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,607.13 : 24,674.19 = 24,674.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,607.13/24,674.19 = 24,674.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,607.13x = 24,674.19 × 24,674.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,607.13x = 608,815,528.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,815,528.79/16,607.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,659.90
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