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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,092 and 18,873

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,092 and 18,873 is: 22,134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092 : 18,873 = 18,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092/18,873 = 18,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092x = 18,873 × 18,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092x = 356,190,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,190,129/16,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,134.61

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