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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,702 and 23,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,702 and 23,351 is: 32,646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702 : 23,351 = 23,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702/23,351 = 23,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702x = 23,351 × 23,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702x = 545,269,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,269,201/16,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,646.94

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