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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,102 and 22,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,102 and 22,674 is: 31,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,102 : 22,674 = 22,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,102/22,674 = 22,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,102x = 22,674 × 22,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,102x = 514,110,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,110,276/16,102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,928.35

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