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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,060 and 18,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,060 and 18,292 is: 20,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060 : 18,292 = 18,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060/18,292 = 18,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060x = 18,292 × 18,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060x = 334,597,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,597,264/16,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.20

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