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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,775 and 24,676

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,775 and 24,676 is: 36,298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775 : 24,676 = 24,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775/24,676 = 24,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775x = 24,676 × 24,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775x = 608,904,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,904,976/16,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,298.36

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