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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,243.03 and 18,316.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,243.03 and 18,316.13 is: 20,653.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.03 : 18,316.13 = 18,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.03/18,316.13 = 18,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.03x = 18,316.13 × 18,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.03x = 335,480,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,480,435.02/16,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.81

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