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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,956 and 24,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,956 and 24,663 is: 35,873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,956 : 24,663 = 24,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,956/24,663 = 24,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,956x = 24,663 × 24,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,956x = 608,263,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,263,569/16,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,873.06

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