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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,730 and 22,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,730 and 22,209 is: 29,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,730 : 22,209 = 22,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,730/22,209 = 22,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,730x = 22,209 × 22,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,730x = 493,239,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,239,681/16,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,482.35

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