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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,658 and 24,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,658 and 24,733 is: 36,722.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,658 : 24,733 = 24,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,658/24,733 = 24,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,658x = 24,733 × 24,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,658x = 611,721,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,721,289/16,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,722.37

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