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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,674.75 and 19,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,674.75 and 19,962 is: 23,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.75 : 19,962 = 19,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.75/19,962 = 19,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.75x = 19,962 × 19,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.75x = 398,481,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,481,444/16,674.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,897.30

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