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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,545 and 16,653

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,545 and 16,653 is: 22,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,545 : 16,653 = 16,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,545/16,653 = 16,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,545x = 16,653 × 16,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,545x = 277,322,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,322,409/12,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,106.21

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