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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,338 and 18,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,338 and 18,606 is: 21,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338 : 18,606 = 18,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338/18,606 = 18,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338x = 18,606 × 18,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338x = 346,183,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,183,236/16,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.84

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