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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,958 and 24,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,958 and 24,930 is: 36,649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958 : 24,930 = 24,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958/24,930 = 24,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958x = 24,930 × 24,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958x = 621,504,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,504,900/16,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,649.66

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