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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,725 and 22,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,725 and 22,317 is: 29,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725 : 22,317 = 22,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725/22,317 = 22,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725x = 22,317 × 22,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725x = 498,048,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,048,489/16,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,778.68

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