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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,575 and 23,607

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,575 and 23,607 is: 33,622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575 : 23,607 = 23,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575/23,607 = 23,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575x = 23,607 × 23,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575x = 557,290,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,290,449/16,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,622.35

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