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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,679 and 24,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,679 and 24,969 is: 37,379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679 : 24,969 = 24,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679/24,969 = 24,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679x = 24,969 × 24,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679x = 623,450,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,450,961/16,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,379.40

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