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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,098.75 and 18,204.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,098.75 and 18,204.75 is: 20,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,098.75 : 18,204.75 = 18,204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,098.75/18,204.75 = 18,204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,098.75x = 18,204.75 × 18,204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,098.75x = 331,412,922.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,412,922.56/16,098.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.25

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