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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,596 and 19,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,596 and 19,350 is: 22,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,596 : 19,350 = 19,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,596/19,350 = 19,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,596x = 19,350 × 19,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,596x = 374,422,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,422,500/16,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.01

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