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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,742 and 24,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,742 and 24,484 is: 35,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,742 : 24,484 = 24,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,742/24,484 = 24,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,742x = 24,484 × 24,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,742x = 599,466,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,466,256/16,742
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,806.13

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