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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,168 and 19,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,168 and 19,084 is: 22,525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168 : 19,084 = 19,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168/19,084 = 19,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168x = 19,084 × 19,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168x = 364,199,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,199,056/16,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.92

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