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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,184 and 16,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,184 and 16,816 is: 18,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,184 : 16,816 = 16,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,184/16,816 = 16,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,184x = 16,816 × 16,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,184x = 282,777,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,777,856/15,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.41

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