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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,829 and 24,631

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,829 and 24,631 is: 36,050.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829 : 24,631 = 24,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829/24,631 = 24,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829x = 24,631 × 24,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829x = 606,686,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,686,161/16,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,050.04

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