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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,580 and 22,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,580 and 22,512 is: 30,566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,580 : 22,512 = 22,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,580/22,512 = 22,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,580x = 22,512 × 22,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,580x = 506,790,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,790,144/16,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,566.35

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