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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,816 and 18,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,816 and 18,304 is: 19,923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,816 : 18,304 = 18,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,816/18,304 = 18,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,816x = 18,304 × 18,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,816x = 335,036,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,036,416/16,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.67

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