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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,202 and 16,691

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,202 and 16,691 is: 22,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,202 : 16,691 = 16,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,202/16,691 = 16,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,202x = 16,691 × 16,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,202x = 278,589,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,589,481/12,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.46

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