Finding the Third Proportional to 16,614 and 24,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,614 and 24,684 is: 36,673.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,614 : 24,684 = 24,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,614/24,684 = 24,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,614x = 24,684 × 24,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,614x = 609,299,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,299,856/16,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,673.88
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