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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,824 and 24,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,824 and 24,228 is: 34,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824 : 24,228 = 24,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824/24,228 = 24,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824x = 24,228 × 24,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824x = 586,995,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,995,984/16,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,890.39

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