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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,864 and 24,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,864 and 24,808 is: 36,494.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864 : 24,808 = 24,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864/24,808 = 24,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864x = 24,808 × 24,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864x = 615,436,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,436,864/16,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,494.12

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