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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,734 and 24,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,734 and 24,542 is: 35,993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734 : 24,542 = 24,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734/24,542 = 24,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734x = 24,542 × 24,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734x = 602,309,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,309,764/16,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,993.17

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