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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,806.75 and 23,553.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,806.75 and 23,553.75 is: 33,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.75 : 23,553.75 = 23,553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.75/23,553.75 = 23,553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.75x = 23,553.75 × 23,553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.75x = 554,779,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,779,139.06/16,806.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,009.31

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