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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,680 and 24,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,680 and 24,462 is: 35,874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,680 : 24,462 = 24,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,680/24,462 = 24,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,680x = 24,462 × 24,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,680x = 598,389,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,389,444/16,680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,874.67

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