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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,252 and 23,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,252 and 23,236 is: 33,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252 : 23,236 = 23,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252/23,236 = 23,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252x = 23,236 × 23,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252x = 539,911,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,911,696/16,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,221.25

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