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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,784 and 24,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,784 and 24,712 is: 36,384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784 : 24,712 = 24,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784/24,712 = 24,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784x = 24,712 × 24,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784x = 610,682,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,682,944/16,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,384.83

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