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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,312 and 23,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,312 and 23,332 is: 33,373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312 : 23,332 = 23,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312/23,332 = 23,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312x = 23,332 × 23,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312x = 544,382,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,382,224/16,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,373.11

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