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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,635 and 24,177

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,635 and 24,177 is: 35,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635 : 24,177 = 24,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635/24,177 = 24,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635x = 24,177 × 24,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635x = 584,527,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,527,329/16,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,138.40

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