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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,912 and 24,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,912 and 24,552 is: 35,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912 : 24,552 = 24,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912/24,552 = 24,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912x = 24,552 × 24,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912x = 602,800,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,800,704/16,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,643.37

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