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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,808 and 22,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,808 and 22,593 is: 30,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808 : 22,593 = 22,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808/22,593 = 22,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808x = 22,593 × 22,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808x = 510,443,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,443,649/16,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,369.09

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