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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,812 and 24,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,812 and 24,734 is: 36,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812 : 24,734 = 24,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812/24,734 = 24,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812x = 24,734 × 24,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812x = 611,770,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,770,756/16,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,388.93

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