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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,048 and 18,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,048 and 18,976 is: 22,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048 : 18,976 = 18,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048/18,976 = 18,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048x = 18,976 × 18,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048x = 360,088,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,088,576/16,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.22

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