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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,358 and 21,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,358 and 21,888 is: 29,287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358 : 21,888 = 21,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358/21,888 = 21,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358x = 21,888 × 21,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358x = 479,084,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,084,544/16,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,287.48

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