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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,762 and 24,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,762 and 24,651 is: 36,252.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762 : 24,651 = 24,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762/24,651 = 24,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762x = 24,651 × 24,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762x = 607,671,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,671,801/16,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.94

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