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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,263 and 21,244.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,263 and 21,244.50 is: 27,751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263 : 21,244.50 = 21,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263/21,244.50 = 21,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263x = 21,244.50 × 21,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263x = 451,328,780.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,328,780.25/16,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,751.88

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