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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,941 and 24,754.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,941 and 24,754.50 is: 36,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941 : 24,754.50 = 24,754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941/24,754.50 = 24,754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941x = 24,754.50 × 24,754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941x = 612,785,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,785,270.25/16,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,171.73

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