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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,689 and 23,473.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,689 and 23,473.50 is: 33,016.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689 : 23,473.50 = 23,473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689/23,473.50 = 23,473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689x = 23,473.50 × 23,473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689x = 551,005,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,005,202.25/16,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,016.07

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