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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,720 and 22,195.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,720 and 22,195.50 is: 29,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720 : 22,195.50 = 22,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720/22,195.50 = 22,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720x = 22,195.50 × 22,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720x = 492,640,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,640,220.25/16,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,464.13

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