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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,694 and 24,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,694 and 24,989 is: 37,405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694 : 24,989 = 24,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694/24,989 = 24,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694x = 24,989 × 24,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694x = 624,450,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,450,121/16,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,405.66

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