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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,080 and 22,952

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,080 and 22,952 is: 32,760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080 : 22,952 = 22,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080/22,952 = 22,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080x = 22,952 × 22,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080x = 526,794,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,794,304/16,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,760.84

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