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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,882 and 24,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,882 and 24,335 is: 35,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882 : 24,335 = 24,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882/24,335 = 24,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882x = 24,335 × 24,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882x = 592,192,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,192,225/16,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,078.32

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