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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,125 and 22,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,125 and 22,837 is: 32,342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,125 : 22,837 = 22,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,125/22,837 = 22,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,125x = 22,837 × 22,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,125x = 521,528,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,528,569/16,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,342.86

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