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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,854 and 24,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,854 and 24,549 is: 35,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854 : 24,549 = 24,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854/24,549 = 24,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854x = 24,549 × 24,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854x = 602,653,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,653,401/16,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,757.29

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