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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,635 and 24,464.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,635 and 24,464.75 is: 35,979.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,635 : 24,464.75 = 24,464.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,635/24,464.75 = 24,464.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,635x = 24,464.75 × 24,464.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,635x = 598,523,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,523,992.56/16,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,979.80

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