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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,350 and 16,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,350 and 16,599 is: 22,309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350 : 16,599 = 16,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350/16,599 = 16,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350x = 16,599 × 16,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350x = 275,526,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,526,801/12,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.86

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