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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,985.63 and 24,979.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,985.63 and 24,979.13 is: 36,734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.63 : 24,979.13 = 24,979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.63/24,979.13 = 24,979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.63x = 24,979.13 × 24,979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.63x = 623,956,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,956,685.77/16,985.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,734.40

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