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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,772 and 18,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,772 and 18,244 is: 19,845.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,772 : 18,244 = 18,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,772/18,244 = 18,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,772x = 18,244 × 18,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,772x = 332,843,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,843,536/16,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.19

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