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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,062 and 21,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,062 and 21,313 is: 28,280.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062 : 21,313 = 21,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062/21,313 = 21,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062x = 21,313 × 21,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062x = 454,243,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,243,969/16,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,280.66

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