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Finding the Third Proportional to 11,996 and 16,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 11,996 and 16,370 is: 22,338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,996 : 16,370 = 16,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,996/16,370 = 16,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,996x = 16,370 × 16,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,996x = 267,976,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,976,900/11,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,338.85

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