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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,248 and 23,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,248 and 23,232 is: 33,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248 : 23,232 = 23,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248/23,232 = 23,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248x = 23,232 × 23,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248x = 539,725,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,725,824/16,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,217.99

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