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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,812 and 23,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,812 and 23,163 is: 31,913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812 : 23,163 = 23,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812/23,163 = 23,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812x = 23,163 × 23,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812x = 536,524,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,524,569/16,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,913.19

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