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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,058 and 16,602

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,058 and 16,602 is: 22,858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,058 : 16,602 = 16,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,058/16,602 = 16,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,058x = 16,602 × 16,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,058x = 275,626,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,626,404/12,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,858.38

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