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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,412 and 19,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,412 and 19,292 is: 22,677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,412 : 19,292 = 19,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,412/19,292 = 19,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,412x = 19,292 × 19,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,412x = 372,181,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,181,264/16,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,677.39

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