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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,568 and 18,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,568 and 18,332 is: 20,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,568 : 18,332 = 18,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,568/18,332 = 18,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,568x = 18,332 × 18,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,568x = 336,062,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,062,224/16,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,283.81

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