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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,966 and 24,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,966 and 24,711 is: 35,991.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966 : 24,711 = 24,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966/24,711 = 24,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966x = 24,711 × 24,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966x = 610,633,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,633,521/16,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,991.60

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