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Finding the Third Proportional to 16,611 and 27,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 16,611 and 27,684 is: 46,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611 : 27,684 = 27,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611/27,684 = 27,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611x = 27,684 × 27,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611x = 766,403,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,403,856/16,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,138.33

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