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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,288 and 18,400

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,288 and 18,400 is: 20,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,288 : 18,400 = 18,400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,288/18,400 = 18,400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,288x = 18,400 × 18,400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,288x = 338,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,560,000/16,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.85

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