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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,258 and 22,082

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,258 and 22,082 is: 29,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258 : 22,082 = 22,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258/22,082 = 22,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258x = 22,082 × 22,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258x = 487,614,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,614,724/16,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,992.29

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