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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,908 and 24,883

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,908 and 24,883 is: 36,619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908 : 24,883 = 24,883 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908/24,883 = 24,883/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908x = 24,883 × 24,883
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908x = 619,163,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,163,689/16,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,619.57

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