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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,776 and 18,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,776 and 18,248 is: 19,849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,776 : 18,248 = 18,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,776/18,248 = 18,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,776x = 18,248 × 18,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,776x = 332,989,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,989,504/16,776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.16

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