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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,713.75 and 22,186.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,713.75 and 22,186.13 is: 29,450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.75 : 22,186.13 = 22,186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.75/22,186.13 = 22,186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.75x = 22,186.13 × 22,186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.75x = 492,224,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,224,142.52/16,713.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,450.25

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