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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,946 and 24,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,946 and 24,447 is: 35,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946 : 24,447 = 24,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946/24,447 = 24,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946x = 24,447 × 24,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946x = 597,655,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,655,809/16,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,268.25

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