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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,695 and 24,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,695 and 24,381 is: 35,605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695 : 24,381 = 24,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695/24,381 = 24,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695x = 24,381 × 24,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695x = 594,433,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,433,161/16,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,605.46

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