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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,627.78 and 24,901.17

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,627.78 and 24,901.17 is: 37,291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.78 : 24,901.17 = 24,901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.78/24,901.17 = 24,901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.78x = 24,901.17 × 24,901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.78x = 620,068,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,068,360.75/16,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,291.11

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