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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,108 and 22,683

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,108 and 22,683 is: 31,941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108 : 22,683 = 22,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108/22,683 = 22,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108x = 22,683 × 22,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108x = 514,518,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,518,489/16,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,941.80

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