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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,169 and 23,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,169 and 23,623 is: 34,513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169 : 23,623 = 23,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169/23,623 = 23,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169x = 23,623 × 23,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169x = 558,046,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,046,129/16,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,513.34

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