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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,712 and 24,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,712 and 24,568 is: 36,116.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712 : 24,568 = 24,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712/24,568 = 24,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712x = 24,568 × 24,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712x = 603,586,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,586,624/16,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,116.96

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