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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,863.82 and 18,734.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,863.82 and 18,734.73 is: 20,813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.82 : 18,734.73 = 18,734.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.82/18,734.73 = 18,734.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.82x = 18,734.73 × 18,734.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.82x = 350,990,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,990,125.74/16,863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,813.20

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