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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,228 and 19,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,228 and 19,252 is: 22,839.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228 : 19,252 = 19,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228/19,252 = 19,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228x = 19,252 × 19,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228x = 370,639,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,639,504/16,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.51

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