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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,512 and 23,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,512 and 23,296 is: 32,867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512 : 23,296 = 23,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512/23,296 = 23,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512x = 23,296 × 23,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512x = 542,703,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,703,616/16,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,867.22

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