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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,975 and 24,969.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,975 and 24,969.50 is: 36,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975 : 24,969.50 = 24,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975/24,969.50 = 24,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975x = 24,969.50 × 24,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975x = 623,475,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,475,930.25/16,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,729.07

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